Hey all readers. I think it's obvious that the names of the Bladebreakers in this story are not mine. However, Sam Coredori and her bitbeast Drazema. Along with the team the Carnivora Catz and their bitbeasts are all mine so please don't take them without my position. Thanks bb4564
Chapter 10 – Interesting Information!
Hands clenched ready by her side, Sam spun round gracefully on her heel to face her assailant. Her eyes met the person's behind her, already staring into them in defiance. However, a split second later they changed from defiance to shock "You!"
Kai stirred in his sleep. Something was bothering him, telling him to wake up. Kai tried to push this feeling away until his ears picked up the sound of feet shuffling across the floor. Opening one eye just a crack, he caught sight of a figure moving quickly but silently through the room. In the dark he couldn't make out who it was or whether it was male or female. He watched as the figure walked through the lounge room and disappear into the kitchen. A few seconds later he heard the sound of a door gently sliding open and then closing again. Whoever it was had gone outside.
Kai closed his eyes again and tried to fall back asleep. However, after a few minutes his curiosity got the better of him and he sat up. When his eyes had adjusted to the gloom, he stood up and made his way as quietly as possible into the kitchen. He needn't have worried though, as Tyson's loud snoring suddenly rumbled through the house, masking any sound he would have made.
Going out through the kitchen door he glanced around the back yard and realised just how early it was. Glancing at his watch, he illuminated the numbers and saw it was only 0534 (aka 5:34 in the morning). Grumbling to himself about the early awakening, he suddenly became aware of something moving ahead of him. Glancing up he caught sight of someone ducking behind the large oak.
Crossing the pebbles as silently as he could, the moment his feet touched grass he broke into a jog. As he neared the tree he stopped and listened. He soon became aware of someone speaking in low tones. Unable to make out what was being said, he walked a little closer, keeping his eyes on where he was stepping so as not to alert the person of his presence. Soon he was able to make out some of the words. "….. I don't understand what's up with him. But Max tells me he's always like that, so at least it's not just me." The voice paused as Kai took a step closer. He could now see the person before him. Crouched in front of the oaks trunk, talking softly. Their black hair fell around their back disguising what it is they were wearing. As the voice continued talking, Kai realised it was a girls voice, one he recognised. "Max is the nicest of them all mum and dad. He's the first one to make me feel like part of the team. He…" Kai cursed as a branch snapped underneath his weight. He had been so busy listening to the conversation he hadn't noticed where he was walking.
He noticed the girl in front of him tense at the sound. She rose to her feet, hands clenched by her side and swiftly turned around to face him. As their eyes locked, Kai watched them change from defiance to shock. "You!" Sam cried, her eyes flaring in anger, and her cheeks turning a light shade of pink. Kai smirked. "Didn't scare you, did I?" he said, quickly taking in her appearance. She was barefoot and wearing a light purple coloured pyjama set. They sat very loosely on her body but were not at all unflattering to her slim figure.
Sam only intensified her glare. "Don't flatter yourself!" she spat. Kai met her eyes once more and couldn't help but notice the girls pink cheeks and slightly red eyes. The realisation that the girl had been crying came as a bit of a shock to him, but he managed to keep his expression neutral. "Mores the pity," he replied, glancing behind her to see whom she had been talking to. But whoever it was, was nowhere in sight. Kai looked around in confusion, not having seen or heard anyone leaving.
Sam noticed his confused expression and smiled to herself. Kai frowned at her. "Who where you talking to?" he demanded. Sam shrugged, her smirk widening. She went to step past him, but Kai followed her. "Who were you talking to?" he demanded again. Sam ignored him and stepped to the right but Kai followed her again. Sam growled at him in annoyance as he followed her left again. Kai just smiled at knowing he was getting on her nerves. Sam's hands were clenched by her side, as he continued to mimic her steps. Having had enough of Kai's childish act, she fake stepped left and quickly swung right, stepping around him and smiling in victory.
Kai spun on his heel as Sam walked towards the house. "Thanks for the dance," she called over her shoulder as she crunched her way across the pebbles. Kai just glowered at her before trudging his way after her. It was getting close to six o'clock now, and the sun was just starting to rise. Kai was seriously considering waking the boys so he could relent his anger out on someone…namely Tyson
Sam, however, didn't stick around to watch Kai rouse the boys, but went upstairs to ventilate her anger. "Who does he think he is?" she hissed, pacing restlessly in her room. "Arrogant, ill-mannered…" She sighed angrily. Suddenly feeling cooped up and agitated; she quickly changed, grabbed her blade and headed down the stairs.
By the time Kai had reached the end of the kitchen, she was sliding back down the railing and heading for the door. Kai watched as she stalked past him, grabbing and apple on the way. She was now wearing a pair of faded hipster jeans and a short-sleeved, blue shirt that clung to her upper body ending a few inches below her breasts. She had tied her hair up into a bun with a blue ribbon tied around it. As she stormed out the back door, Kai's eyes once again came to rest on her tattoo. He could see it more clearly then before now, but he still couldn't make out what it was. The words were still covered too. He wondered what they said, but decided he'd find out later. Right now he was feeling like torturing someone…especially Tyson!
"Mr. D!" Tyson's voice echoed through the small office and Kai watched the secretary jump a little in surprise. It was just after three o'clock that afternoon and Kai was feeling much better. After waking the boys up soon after Sam had left the house. He put them through a hard few hours of training on the grass in Sam's yard, as Sam was using the dish. Max had asked why they didn't invite Sam to join in and Kai had responded by emphasizing that this was a team training session. Max had wisely kept his mouth shut after that.
At nine o'clock Sam cooked them all pancakes, much to Tyson's joy and it was soon after this that she had received a call from Mr. Dickenson, asking them to call on him at three o'clock that afternoon for information on the Germany Championships coming up. So after having a relaxing morning and a light lunch, they arrived here on time, Sam's grandfather dropping them off and telling them he'd pick them up again at four-thirty.
They were now standing in Mr. Dickenson's office, waiting to find out the news about the upcoming Germany Championships. Sam hung at the rear surveying the office. She had been here a couple of times before and it hadn't changed much. A large oak desk, covered in papers. A sofa and an armchair, a few pot plants, a bookcase and a filing cabinet were placed in various places around the room. It was really a very cosy office, with a view over looking the busy streets of her hometown, Hong Kong.
Sam brought her attention back to Mr. Dickenson, who had now risen from his chair and come over to greet them. "Hello Tyson," Mr. Dickenson greeted the hyperactive teen, taking his hand. "And the rest of the Bladebreakers of course," he added, nodding to each one, his eyes falling on her. He let go of Tyson's hand and came over to her. "And Sam," he said happily giving her a hug, "so good to see you again. It's been a while." Sam hugged him back; glad to see him too, though she would never say so aloud.
Mr. Dickenson straightened up and directed them to have a seat, as he returned to his chair. Max, Ray and Kenny sat on the sofa, while Tyson grabbed the armchair. Kai lent against the wall and Sam stayed where she was. Mr. Dickenson smiled over at them. "I bet your all wondering about the upcoming championships." Everyone nodded eagerly, except for Sam and Kai who just shrugged. "Well, I have with me…" he reached into one of the drawers on his desk and pulled out an envelope, "your plane tickets, plus all the information on the rules and regulations." He looked around at everyone, his eyes landing on Sam. "Including the adding of another member to the team. As a new rule, the BBA has decided there must be six members on every team that wants to compete. Which is why I chose Sam."
Kai scoffed. "So you chose a girl to join our team?"
Everyone went silent at these words and Sam glared at him. Mr. Dickenson coughed uncomfortably. "Yes… you see Kai…the BBA has also decided that there must be at least one female blader on every team that wishes to compete." Kai blinked in surprise while everyone else's eyebrows rose. Sam just smirked. "But we don't need an amateur blader joining our team," Kai declared. Mr. Dickenson chuckled. "I think you'll find that Sam is no amateur, Kai. In fact, I think you'll find Sam is quite an interesting person." Sam's eyes narrowed and she growled warningly at Mr. Dickenson, who smiled at her reassuringly. "But I'll leave it up to her to tell you that…when she's ready."
'Like that'll ever happen,' Sam thought bitterly as Mr. Dickenson handed Kai the envelope. "Now your flight to Germany leaves tomorrow at eight forty so be ready and good luck with your training. I'll meet you all at the airport." He waved goodbye to them as they filed out of the room. Tyson bouncing up and down with excitement. "Wow, Germany!" he cried, "I can't wait!" Sam sighed and shook her head, feeling Kai's eyes glaring into her back. She groaned aloud in frustration. "Get over yourself Kai!" she snapped, not bothering to turn around. "It's not my choice to be here, but obviously your little team needs me in order to participate in this tournament. You should be thanking me." She heard Kai 'humph' behind her followed by his footsteps before he was standing beside her. "You loose this tournament for us and I will…" But Sam didn't let him finish. "Don't worry Kai…" she hissed, slipping past him, "I am not one to loose anything! If I were you, I'd be more worried that I may be the one that wins this tournament for you!" With these words, she stormed outside onto the streets of Hong Kong, with the rest of the Bladebreakers following behind her, Kai scowling at her back.