Aoki Takahashi reserves all rights to Beyblade, I'm just using the characters for fun!
The Return of Dizzi
by: Inky-star
Chapter 6
In the privy of Kenny's living room, Max told Kenny and the others what had happened to him on his way there and about the customer at his dad's hobby shop.
"Are you ok Max?" asked Ray voice laced with concern. Hilary started to inspect Max's body for any scrapes and bruises to make sure he was ok. So far he only had a few scrapes on his knees and elbows where he fell. Hilary lifted Max's shirt up to see if he had any hidden injuries, causing Max blush in embarrassment. "Woah Hilary I'm fine".
"I know I just want to make sure-"
"Hilary if Max says he's ok, he's ok." Tyson says slighted with jealousy he stands in between Hilary and Max with his hands crossed.
"Yes Tyson but there are some injuries that cannot be seen immediately, I'm making sure he doesn't have to go to a hospital for anything serious."
"Whatever" says Tyson and turns his back on Hilary.
"Arggh Tyson"
"Enough already" says Ray
"I had a bad feeling about this. Hey Max did you see if the guy had any tattoos?" Kenny asked starting to get a sinking feeling in his stomach.
"He actually had on a caftan but I saw what looked like tattoos peering out of his neck and wrist."
"It's the Mypo's" everyone gasped.
"But didn't they disappear that day?" Daichi asked.
"They did but I never said they were gone for good. With their sophisticated technology albeit old they can easily track down large amounts of bit beast energy activity. Because I've been working on getting Dizzi out of the computer, I've been releasing large amounts of bitbeast energy. They must have picked up on in it. Oh no this was exactly what I was afraid of." Kenny said.
"Calm down Kenny we faced them before surely we can do it again." Equipped Dizzi.
"Oh Boy." Kenny sighed.
"Max I don't think that tree falling on you was an accident. Did you notice if that guy in the store was following you?" said Kai.
"No and it doesn't make sense, he left before I did." Max said.
Kai looked sternly at Max "No he led you to believe he left in front of you, he must have waited for you to leave to then follow you.
"That must have been who Draciel was warning me about" Max's eyes opened wide.
"Wait guys so if he was following Max that must mean-"Tyson and the others immediately took out there launchers realizing where he was getting at.
"Ok let's do a security check" said Kai taking the lead. I and Max will check the perimeter, Ray and Tyson will check the inside of the house with Kenny. Daichi you stay out front in the shop with Hilary and Kenny's parents.
~With Kai and Max:
Both bladers had their beyblades outstretched in their hand ready for battle. They looked around the trees and shrubs in the back yard.
I can't believe I had the guy in the shop and I didn't detect anything. (Frustrated) I'm so naïve. Now I know why everyone says I'm too nice, I overlook things for giving people the benefit of the thought. I should've challenged him and finish this off, now I put my friends in danger and- Max shut his eyes
"MAX! SNAP Out Of It! I know you are beating yourself up for this. But it's not your fault. It could have happened to anyone."
"But it was me who led him here arggh!" Max balled his fists in his hand. "If I was more astute like Ray, stealthier like you or even as intuitive as Tyson I would have known." "Kai I…"
"Enough"
Kai's expression softened he understood what Max was saying, they've all been there before. If only he knew his compassion is what makes him strong. If Kai was frank he would admit he had had learned a lot from the blond over the years, they all head. His ability to see the good in every situation was his perseverance, something he wished he had himself at times, when things seemed bleak. He hated to see Max like that, like himself…"
"Max don't… you are fine just the way you are. You may be very naïve and sometimes too good for your own good but that's also your strength, it's what drives you to help out others and reminds us that there is always hope. So never think of yourself as less than… You have done more than enough" Kai went over and ruffled the blond's hair and offered a small smile.
"Kai…Thank you" Max flushed under the older boy's brotherly affection.
"Now come on. Let's go back to the front of the shop to where the customers are lined up. Maybe you can spot him." Kai said.
"Ok Captain Kai" said Max smiled now content with himself.
"See anyone familiar?"
"Nobody here said Max hands behind his back. Kai just leaned against the side of the shop. Where could he be?
~With Tyson and Ray:
After checking every room upstairs, "Come out already" yelled Tyson "and face me like a man, stop being a coward hiding in the shadows. You know where we are and what you are waiting for." The noise from the downstairs shop quieted down for a minute before picking up at the seemingly unmotivated yell. A guy in the shadow smirked.
We will see how much of a man you are once I have you at my feet, you young fool.
"Ok Tyson it looks like he won't be appearing anytime soon. We just have to be prepared for when he does appear." Ray said with a sigh.
"You're right Ray let's check downstairs and make sure Hilary, Daichi and Kenny's parents all right." Said Tyson.
"Mostly Hils though right Tyson?" said Ray
"Right" "Huh" Tyson blushed and looked a Ray.
Ray started to laugh. "I'm sorry for teasing you Tyson. It's just so obvious you like her. Look how jealous you got when she was giving Max a checkup."
Tyson opened up his mouth and closed it not knowing how to respond.
"Tyson just tell her, you never know, she might just feel the same way towards you." Tyson looked at the floor with sudden interest. He was about to say something but fought against it and closed his mouth.
"I'm here if you need to talk Tyson" They quietly made their way downstairs.
~With Daichi and Hilary:
To not alert and frightened the Saien's over what was going on the two of them went to ask Kenny's parents if they needed help at the front of the shop. Hilary and Daichi were very busy working the tables.
"See anyone suspicious Daichi" Hilary leaned in behind her whispering towards Daichi.
"Yeah" he said leaning back also to speak to her ear. "Check out table number 3. The guy asking for a receipt, he says he is already full but he left the whole bowl."
Hilary deadpanned. "Daichi! That's now what I meant!" yelled Hilary.
"Well what's weirder than that?" Daichi said causing a scene.
"Jejeje Nothing to see here! You guys can go back eating. Excuse my loud friend he's new" said Hilary while forcing Daichi's head in a bow and lowering her own.
Once they had lifted their head back up they glared daggers at each other.
"Daichi lets stay focus I don't want to argue anymore."
"Me either, as long as you don't insult my intelligence." Said Daichi seriously.
"What do you-" Hilary stopped herself not wanting to add fuel to the fire. She stared at Daichi with her hands on her hips. What's up with Daichi getting all serious all of a sudden? have I been hard on him? I wouldn't have to be, if he actually used his brain properly. Ok Hilary just be nicer he is still a kid after all. Remember how emotional you used to be at his age... You have a point Hilary. Geez now I must be going crazy talking to myself.
"Ok whatever you say Daichi" and she put on her most sincere smile. Daichi smiled back.
"Daichi! Hilary! What are you guys doing? The customers are complaining they haven't been attended to for a while!" Yelled Ms. Saien from behind the counter.
"Ok Hills let's get back to it. We have a mission to complete bussing these tables" said Daichi giving her a thumbs up.
"You got it Daichi" she replied with her own thumbs up. And they immediately took over the room in great table bussing action.
The rest of the group reappeared; Kai and Max followed by Ray, Tyson and Kenny who was in his room reappeared.
They were amused seeing Hilary and Daichi working the room. They were actually a great team. "Guys" said Daichi and Hilary quickly looked up to them stains on both of their aprons.
"Ok guys lets go to my room" said Kenny. "Whfh!" Both Hilary and Daichi collapsed on the floor together. "Finally they both said".
"Looks like they had it more rough than we did" said Ray. The rest of the team smiled. They sure did.
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