Disclaimer: I. Don't. Own. Beyblade. If I did....it wouldn't be the great anime and manga it is today...and that would be bad...

This Chapter is dedicated to Miako6 for pointing out a very important detail that I should have included, but didn't, in the last chapter!

Anyway here's the next chapter!!

Chapter 7: Are You Mad At Me?

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Rei sat in his seat on the plane and glared out the window. Thinking back to right after he found Kai really made him angry.

Flashback:

Rei walked quickly around, looking for cop or security guard. Either would do. He had to tell them about what had happened. He looked down at the small boy in his arms. He was still shaking, but it wasn't as bad as a few moments ago. Tears still filled his eyes, but only a few escaped at a time.

Finally, he found a police officer in one of the many corners of the building, watching all the people walk by, making sure nothing happened. Rei started walking towards him.

"Officer!" he called, trying to get his attention. "I need some help!"
The officer looked over at Rei, seeing the teen's serious expression and the small, shivering child in his arms. "What's the problem?"

"Some man just tried to...rape him." Rei explained, disgusted that anyone would even think about doing that.

"Where's this man at?" he asked, frowning at Rei's words.

"Well, I kind of knocked him out. He's still in the storage room." Rei said, leading the officer quickly to the room.

The cop followed behind Rei, dodging past people who didn't want to clear a path for them. He glanced at Kai every once in while. He was peaking over Rei's shoulder, only to duck when he saw the cop staring. The cop frowned as he noticed a small forming bruise on the young captains cheek.

When they finally reached the storage room, he pulled out his gun and flung the door open. He held his gun up and looked around the room, but saw nothing. No one was there.

Putting his gun back in it's holder, he turned to Rei. "There's no one here. There's not even any sign that someone was here." he said. "Are you sure this isn't some sort of prank? No one put you up to this, did they?"

"Prank? You think this is just some sort of joke?" Rei exclaimed. " What would I gain from playing a joke on you?"

"Calm down. I'm just saying nothing in here is out of place. There's no blood or footprints or anything of the sort."

"So you're not going to do anything about it?" Rei growled, anger clear in his voice and actions.

"There's nothing I can do." the officer replied.

Rei glared at the cop.

"Rei?" Kai asked, lightly pulling on his shirt.

Rei looked down at the boy in his arms, his expression instantly losing any trace of malice. "Lets just go." Rei sighed, turning his back to the officer and walking away.

After a few minutes of walking, the others had finally caught up with him.

"You ok Rei?" Tyson asked as he noticed the angry look on his friends face.

"Just. Peachy." Rei replied.

Tyson and Max shared a look with each other.

"Guys, just leave him alone. He'll tell us when he calms down." Kenny ordered

End Flashback

"How stupid can people be?" Rei thought to himself. "How could he think I was playing a joke? What if that guy had actually raped Kai? Would he still say it's only a joke." Rei thought for a few seconds. "If he did, they're would be one less cop in the world."

Kai stared at Rei. He could tell he was upset. It didn't take a genius to figure that out. He just couldn't help but feel that it was his fault. He sighed softly and looked down at his stuffed toy tiger.

"I think he's mad at me." he whispered to the toy so Rei wouldn't hear. "He won't talk to me."

Tyson and Max looked at Kai with pity. The poor kid.

"He just doesn't understand that Rei isn't mad at him, he's mad at himself." Kenny said as he glanced over at Kai and Rei. "You should have seen Rei when he was trying to find for him."

"I can imagine." Max replied, sighing as once again Kai tried to get Rei's attention. Failing miserably, Kai sat back in his seat and clutched his toy tiger close to his body. Swinging his feet, he attempted to pass the time. Maybe by then Rei wouldn't be angry with him anymore. Kai smiled at the thought and actually looked forward to the 12 hour ride.

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Half an hour had passed, but to a child, it felt like forever. Kai glanced over at Rei, only to find him reading a book. He still seemed a little upset, so Kai stayed quiet and looked at his feet. Maybe Rei was going to stay mad at him. Maybe he was never going to forgive him for whatever he had done. Maybe he should apologize.

He bit his lip and turned back to Rei. Lightly, he pulled on Rei's sleeve to get his attention. Rei looked down at Kai, putting his book away and frowning slightly when he noticed how nervous the boy was.

"What's wrong Kai?" he asked, concern in his voice.

"I'm sorry." Kai said quietly, almost inaudible.

That caught Rei by surprise. Why would the younger boy be sorry? Better yet, what was he sorry for?

"For what?" Rei asked, wanting to know what he was supposed to be forgiving exactly.

"I made you mad." Kai responded.

Rei lifted his hand and was about to pat the boy's head until Kai flinched. He squeezed his eyes tight and bit his lip hard. Rei frowned.

"What's wrong with him?" he thought to himself. "Does Kai really think I'm going to hit him?"

Lightly, he touched Kai's shoulder, frowning as the smaller boy jumped. Rei picked him up and sat him on his lap, gently forcing him to look up at him.

"What's wrong?" Rei asked, worry evident on his face.

"You're mad at me." Kai confessed, looking down. "You won't talk to me or anything."

"I'm not mad at you. How could I be?" he said as he lightly kissed his nose. "And I'm sorry that I made you think other wise."

Kai smiled and hugged Rei, burying his little face in Rei's chest. Rei pet the boy's hair softly, frowning when he thought about Kai flinching. Sighing, he decided to ask him later. No use making the boy uncomfortable now that he's finally happy.

Rei glanced at the forgotten tiger laying in the seat that Kai had just been in. He picked it up, lightly tapping his head against Kai's shoulder. Kai peaked up at it before he smiled and took it, holding it close to him.

"Where did you get that at?" Rei questioned, not remembering Kai ever having the stuffed toy.

"I saw it in a window at the airport so I went and got it. I didn't have any money though, so the nice lady said she'd pay for it." Kai explained, making the small toy nod at the end.

Rei smiled. "Did you thank her?"

"Mmhm!" Kai replied, nodding.

"Is that how you got serperated from the rest of us?"

"Yeah. I'm sorry." Kai said, slumping down.

"Don't be sorry, but next time tell me. I don't want anyone to pick you up again ok?"

"But he said he'd help me find you." Kai countered, his childish mind telling him he had a good reason for following the man.

"But he didn't help you did he?" Rei continued as Kai nodded." Just next time tell me."

"Ok." was Kai's simple response.

A few minutes had gone by as Kai was playing with his tiger and Rei was watching him curiously.

"So why did you want the tiger anyway?" Rei asked, genuinely curious.

"Cause it reminded me of Driger which reminded me of you." Kai answered, eyes widening as he realized what he said. He hadn't meant to say that. Stupid spell.

"Thank you Kai. That means a lot." Rei said smiling softly.

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Tyson, Max, and Kenny watched the two from their seats across the small aisle.

"That's so sweet!" Max whispered to the other two.

"Who would have thought Kai would say something like that. Even if he is under a spell!" Tyson commented, his expression one of shock.

"It is hard to get used to." Kenny replied, backing up Tyson's statement. "We'll just have to get used to it I guess."

"Well, until the spell wears off." Tyson added.

"Yeah, when the spell wears off." Max said.

"You mean if the spell wears off." Kenny finished.

The other two boys sank into their own thoughts at Kenny's words.

"That's right. We mixed two spells. That's not a good thing. The spells might not reverse." Were Max's thoughts.

"So, if they don't wear off, then we'll be stuck with a midget who's kind of bi-polar and tells you anything you want to hear from him. How is that a total bad thing?" Were Tyson's thoughts, although he started smirking at them unlike Max.

"What do you think the other team is going to think of Kai?" Tyson asked Max and Kenny, who both shared the same look.

"You have a point there Ty." Max responded, trying to think of their reactions. "What do you think chief?"

"I have no clue Max. We'll just have to wait and see." was Kenny's answer.

The three boys again shared a look with each other before they sat back to wait for the plane to land so they could get to their hotel.

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well there you go!! there's chapter 7!!

Anyway...I need some help since I am practically brain dead!! I need a name for the team our BladeBreakers' will be facing!! please help!! I cant write the next chapter without a name for the team!!! I'll be choosing the one I like best!!! Thanks for the help!!!

and it might take me a little longer to update since spring break is now over and school's back in...so I'm sorry if that does happen!!

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