A/N: Well...are you ready...the final chapter...here it is...ENJOY!

Once again: Aiyote, Jason, Nikki, Dan, and Draco are NOT my characters. They belong to their respectful owners, and I thank them so very much for letting me use them in my ficcy!

Chapter 31: Is this really the End?

Jade cringed as the four blades made contact in the center of the dish, causing small sparks to fly into the air- resembling that of fireworks. The match had been going on for 10 minutes already, yet still no one could come out as the victors. The crowds were going wild with enthusiasm, thankful to see such an exciting match, while Kenny had his own frustrating time, pulling on his hair and trying to find winning strategies on Dizzi.

            "Come on Tyson...Max..." Rei muttered, his eyes closed as if he was praying for a sort of miracle to happen. In fact, the Bladebreakers did need a miracle, once they found out how strong the Shadow Spirits team actually was.

Everybody was nervous, watching carefully as a large flume of smoke and dust surrounded the dish and blades. It was obvious then that Tyson had summoned Dragoon to use 'Storm Attack', and by the looks of things, it was a pretty healthy move.

            "That's it." Kai stated, standing up from the bench. His eyes squinted narrowly as he tried to get a better focus on the match. "Tyson found their weakness." Jade, Rei, and Kenny all shot their focus towards Kai, curious as to what he was getting at. "Don't you get it. Both Draco and Aiyote have bit beasts that can fly, but if Dragoon creates a strong enough storm, it'll suck them right out of the sky!"

            "Of course." Jade muttered thoughtfully, smiling at the simple yet logical strategy.

The clouds of smoke soon began to dissipate, clearing the vision for everybody in the stadium. This was it, this would determine the winners of the first round match.

            "Lets see who came out as the winner!" AJ announced, his voice ringing out over the intercom. All bodies leaned forward, each one mimicking the next as the smoke disappeared completely. The entire stadium suddenly went quiet, as they took notice to two blades still spinning wildly in the center of the dish, while two blades lay defeated on the sides. "And its final...the Bladebreakers win the first match!"

Cheering erupted in masses around the building, as Tyson and Max threw their arms around each other. Quickly sweeping up their blades they ran off to the rest of their teammates, jumping and throwing their arms around everybody.

            "We did it Chief!" Tyson yelled, shaking Kenny uncontrollably with excitement. "I told you not worry about us, I knew we'd come through!!" Kenny simply sighed in relief as he fell back down onto the bench, thankful that the stressful event had passed.

            "Can you believe it, we actually beat the Shadow Spirits!" Max chimed in as well, his arms looped respectively over Jade and Rei's shoulders.

            "You guys were awesome out there." Rei smiled, nodding his head as he glanced off towards the opponent's bench. Aiyote and Draco had now taken a seat next to their other teammates, and they didn't look too impressed. "I guess that means it's our turn." Rei declared, his tone becoming more serious now as he looked at Jade- who nodded in return.

            "Don't worry, you guys will be fine out there!" Tyson cheered, patting the two nervous teens on the back. "Sure the Shadow Spirits may look tough, but they got nothing on us!"

            "Thanks for the pep talk Tyson." Rei laughed a little, his mind still unsure of what to think. This was the final match, and his whole team was counting on Jade and himself to win. But what happened if they didn't? Rei shook his head as he took a small step forward, "let's do this."

Jade paused for a moment, her body shaken with fear and nervousness. She knew this would be her greatest match yet, and she was ecstatic for it, but at the same time terrified.

            "You'll be fine, for I am right here beside you."

Jade smiled at the comforting voice, as she felt her purple blade heat up within her clenched palm. Dazzler was there, and Jade got a sense of determination from her inspiring bit beast. "Ok, I'm ready."

            "Wait." Kai suddenly broke out, his hand quickly latching around Jade's arm. She looked at him stunned; unsure of what he was doing as Rei turned back towards them. "I want to battle."

            "What?" Jade questioned, her eyes wavering over him with confusion. "But Kai, you haven't practiced battling with a partner. Dranzer won't know how to..."

            "Dranzer will listen to me," Kai shot out, cutting off Jade in the middle of her sentence. Glancing down at his right hand, he rubbed a thumb across his blue blade, the bit chip glistening as if it was ready to fight. "Rei?"

Rei smiled as he slowly nodded his head, tucking his Drigger carefully back into his pocket. "There all yours!"

            "What?" Jade broke out, blinking her eyes in shock as she watched Rei take a seat with the others. "You mean, you're going to battle with me?!"

            "Yes." Kai stated simply, briskly walking towards the dish as he pulled Jade firmly behind him.

            "But...Kai...I..."

            "Look!" He declared, pulling her up to his side as he pointed off towards the crowd. Jade followed Kai's outstretched arm with her eyes, squinting as she tried to find what he was pointing at. "He's here."

            "Who?" Jade murmured, as her eyes suddenly drew open. "Voltaire."

            "He's waiting for us to lose." Kai sneered, his eyebrows furrowing as he stared up at his dominating grandfather. Jade could feel his grip on her arm growing tighter, indicating that he was upset.

            "Don't worry," Jade whispered softly, placing a consoling hand upon Kai's. She noticed his cheeks flushing a little as she smiled gently. "We'll beat the Shadow Spirits, Voltaire won't get a hold of Dazzler...or me."

Kai nodded, releasing his grip on Jade as he turned to face the dish, and their opponents. Standing firmly on the other side of the dish were Jason and Nikki, both of them staring off with complete determination.

'Diablo...and Draco.' Kai thought to himself, taking notice to the two blades fixated within their master's hands. He remembered those bit beasts, having seen them before in previous matches. As much as he hated to admit it, they were strong, and he knew that this would be a challenging battle. But Dranzer was stronger, and he knew his faithful phoenix wouldn't let him down.

            "Well, it looks like our final four competitors are ready to rumble!" AJ Topper shouted out over the crowd, his voice full of enthusiasm at this final match.

            "That's right AJ, and lets see who's taking the podium in this much anticipated battle." Brad Best chimed in, as he began reading off the stats of the four bladers.

            "All right then, bladers ready?!" DJ Jazzman yelled out, as Nikki, Jason, Jade, and Kai all positioned their blades upon their launchers. "Then let's get down to business!"

            "3...2...1...LET IT RIP!"

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            "This is it!" Voltaire smiled to himself, watching intently as all four blades collided roughly into one another. "Once Nikki and Jason win this battle, I'll be able to get my hands on that powerful bit."

His eyes stayed focus upon the dark purple blade, spinning rapidly around the dish with great momentum. Dazzler would soon be in his greedy palms, then not even his grandson and his filthy team could get in his way.

            "Then I'll be able to go back with my brother Jason." A small voice chirped up from behind, as Voltaire cringed at the sound.

            "Don't pull my strings boy!" Voltaire snapped, glaring at the small child who sat inches from him on the floor. "I'll decide whether Jason deserves to have you back or not!" And eerie laughter echoed from within his chest, his eyes gleaming with supreme authority.

            "Come on, we're going down to the floor!"

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            "Take her out Diablos!" Nikki shouted, pointing towards the small purple blade spinning before her. Her demon bit beast nodded in understanding, flexing his muscles as he prepared to attack.

            "Don't let him get near you Dazzler, conceal yourself...use Twilight Zone!" Jade announced, as black mist suddenly surrounded her blade. The entire dish grew darker and darker, as shadows consumed it, completely concealing Dazzler from any vision.

Jason grumbled at the sudden defense shield, yet a smirk managed to spread over his lips. "So we can't see your blade, big deal." He replied, shrugging his shoulders casually. "There's still one other blade that we can attack, and it'll be completely defenseless once we double team it!"

Jade's eyes drew apart, realizing what they were going to do. Within seconds both Jason and Nikki targeted their bit beasts to attack Dranzer, as they took off after him with incredible speed.

            "Dranzer, steady yourself and counter it!" Kai quickly yelled, trying to protect his blade before the oncoming attack hit. His attempt was useless however, and Dranzer just couldn't stand up to the two powerful bit beasts on his own. A loud clash echoed through the stadium, as the blue blade whirled out in defeat, landing inches before Kai's feet.

            "Consider yourself lucky Kai." Jason replied calmly, watching as Kai scooped up his blade. "You're lucky that our bit beasts didn't completely destroy your blade...and your Dranzer."

Kai sneered at the two teens, before shoving Dranzer back into his pocket and turning to face Jade. Her face was covered in worry, and the determination had completely left her body.

            "Forfeit." Kai muttered, tilting his head down so that his bangs shadowed out his eyes.

            "What?" Jade questioned, hardly believing what she was hearing from the blue haired boy.

            "I said forfeit." Kai shot back, shaking his head with anger and disappointment at himself.  "Their bit beasts are too strong, they'll completely demolish Dazzler and your blade if you give them the chance. You need to forfeit."

            "No!" Jade declared, shaking her head rapidly as she turned to face the dish. "Dazzler withdraw yourself from the shadows!"

            "What are you doing!?" Kai demanded, spinning her around to face him. "You'll lose her!"

Jade shook her head silently, as a small smile spread across her pale lips. "I know how to beat them Kai...I know how to win." Still unsure of what the red head was talking about, Kai let her go, allowing her to proceed with her idea.

'It's time Dazzler.' Jade thought to herself as the purple blade emerged from the safety of the shadows. 'I know I'm not very strong, but we need to use this attack...we can't let Voltaire win.'

The purple blade began to glow faintly, as Jade closed her eyes. "Take my energy Dazz...and use...Call of the Wild!!" Suddenly a large burst of black light erupted from within the small purple blade, instantly taking form into a large black wolf. Dazzler had appeared yet again, and she looked happy to be set free, her large phoenix wings rustling with determination.

There were a variety of oooooo's and ahhhhhh's ringing out from the crowd, yet Jade could hear her friends the loudest, shouting out over the others, cheering her on. She could hear Tyson and Mariah the most, and she knew they were all behind her.

A strange aura began to swirl around Jade, the same aura that was surrounding Dazzler. They appeared to be connected somehow, and with every second that Jade appeared to grow weaker, Dazzler appeared to grow stronger.

            "Wh-what's going on?" Tyson stuttered, his eyes wide in amusement. "What's up with them Chief?" He was leaning curiously over Kenny as Max and Rei did the same, all eagerly awaiting an answer.

            "Just give me a minute." Kenny replied, typing furiously on his laptop. "That's it! Dazzler and Jade share an energy bond!"

            "A what?" Max questioned.

            "An energy bond. You see, in order for Dazzler to initiate any strong attacks, she needs to absorb some of Jade's energy." Kenny informed, smiling at his recent discovery, as they all turned back to face the interesting battle.

The light continued to sweep around Jade, as energy withdrew itself from her body and entered into Dazzler. She could feel herself growing weaker, her bones collapsing beneath her own body weight. Slowly she collapsed to her knees, trying desperately to keep her head up as she noticed Dazzler's gentle eyes fixate upon her. Her deep, yellow wolf eyes showed concern for her young master, while a small tear took form in the corner of her eye. The entire stadium appeared to grow dead in silence, all eyes focused on the strange events happening in the battle.

            "I can't do it." Jade muttered, tears slowly rolling down her cheeks. "I-I'm not strong enough..." Her words were suddenly cut off as she felt hands grip gently, yet firmly around her waist. Just from the touch she knew exactly who it was, as she allowed herself to lean back against the firm body behind her.

            "You're not giving up now are you?" Kai replied firmly, securing his hold upon the weakened girl. Jade shook her head slowly, indicating that she wasn't ready to lose this battle...she wasn't ready to lose Dazzler. "That's what I like to hear." His cheek rubbed against soft red hair as he glanced up at the concerned bit beast, his eyes filled with certitude. "I know I'm not your master, but Jade's too weak...I want you to take my energy!"

Kai's voice shot through the air, as Dazzler simply nodded her large purple head, closing her eyes as she started to absorb Kai's energy. The aura suddenly swept over the entire dish, while Dazzler tilted her head to the sky, her mouth wide open as a low, drawled out howl escaped from her lips. Jade smiled at the sight of her beautiful bit beast...this was it, Dazzler was now strong enough to attack...they would win now!

This was the last thought that processed through Jade's mind, her eyes fluttering closed as she allowed her entire body to fall limp...

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Kai felt his stomach churn, his eyes steadily falling upon Jade- who was now stating her farewells as she hugged their other teammates. Both teams- the Bladebreakers and the White Tigers- were now standing in the crowded airport, tears flooding their eyes as they stood near their respectful departure gates. The tournament was over, and the Bladebreakers had won, thanks to the final attempt made by Dazzler, Jade and Kai. Voltaire had his own nasty surprise; hardly believing that another one of his 'master plans' had blown up in his face. Everything turned out for the best however, and they soon realized that it was actually Voltaire who had forced the Shadow Spirits into playing such ruthless battles. Jason was reunited with his brother, while the BBA took care of the evil doing Voltaire. Jade soon felt better as well, the doctors stating that she simply fainted due to lack of sufficient energy.

Now the two teams were ready to head back home, back where they could take their minds off beyblading and just relax, or in Tyson's case...EAT! The only dilemma was the simple fact that Jade would not be going back with the Bladebreakers to Japan. Instead she decided to head back to Hong Kong, back to her grandparents while she improved her strength and skills.

            "You can't go back Jade!" Tyson whined, desperately clinging onto Jade's arm like a small child. "Your with the Bladebreakers now...you can't just leave!!"

            "I'm not leaving you guys Tyson," Jade replied, smiling at how helpless Tyson looked. In fact, she now noticed that Max, Rei, and Kenny all had similar expressions plastered upon their face. She felt her heart drop at the sight of them, suddenly feeling awful for leaving them, and with such short notice. "I need to go back to my family though, my grandfather is probably already waiting for me at the airport!"

            "But it's not fair!" Tyson yelled out again, "just when we started to become good friends, you have to leave!"

            "Come on Tyson, don't take it so hard!" Rei comforted, taking a hold of the frantic navy haired boy as he pulled him off of Jade. "It's not like she's going for good, she'll be back...right?"

Jade smiled, nodding her head as a twinkle ran through her eye. "Of course I'll be back, you guys are my teammates! I'd never abandon you guys!" One by one she threw her arms around each of the remaining bladebreakers, making sure that she gave Tyson an extra hug! Rei soon made his way over to Mariah and the other White Tigers, saying his farewell to them as well, declaring that he would visit them soon enough. Giving a final hug to Max, Jade turned around, her eyes searching for a certain someone. A smile drew across her lips, her blue eyes taking notice to a blue haired boy- standing off in the distance.

Without saying any other words to the others, she made her way over to Kai, pausing as she stood before him. "Still the unsociable one I see."

            "It's not like I have anything to say." Kai stated back, shrugging his shoulders calmly.

            "Well, a good-bye would be nice." Jade answered, her voice slightly hurt at the dull emotions presented back at her from Kai. She could feel his finger run gently beneath her chin, as he slowly tilted it upwards, allowing their eyes to lock with one another. His lips pressed down upon her own, while a soothing sensation tingled across her body. She was actually surprised at the sudden kiss, hardly believing that Kai would dare show such emotion with their teammates close by. As quick as the kiss came, it was gone, and Jade felt her body falling in bleakness. The reality of everything was slowly sweeping over her...the reality of leaving Kai.

            "I prefer to show my goodbyes, instead of speaking them." A slight smile formed near the corner of his lips, while he brushed a strand of loose hair behind Jade's ear. He watched as her eyes suddenly glazed over, tears welling up in the corner of her eyes. "Your not going to cry are you?" He questioned, scrunching up his nose as he looked at her oddly.

             "Kai!" She laughed, "you haven't changed at all!" Her arms suddenly swept around Kai's neck, her body lifting up on the tips of her toes. She pressed her body tightly against his, while she buried her face into his shoulder- half laughing, half crying. Just when things were starting to grow between the two, they had to be separated, and Jade honestly didn't know when she'd see him again. She heard many stories about long term relationships...but, it wasn't exactly a comforting thought. What was the point of being with someone, if you couldn't even hold them?

            "Flight 203 for Hong Kong, now boarding!" The voice cackled over the intercom, instantly grabbing the attention of the two teens.

            "I'm guessing that's your flight." Kai stated, while Jade simply nodded, a tear streaking down her cheek. "Then I guess I should give you this now." Reaching into his pocket he slowly pulled out a small object, tightly clasping it within his palm as he held it out to Jade. "I want you to keep him."

            "Dranzer..." Jade whispered, as she shakily took hold of the blue blade. The image of the red phoenix reflected in her eye, her thumb rubbing against the small bit. "Kai...I-I can't. I can't take Dranzer away from you...how will you battle?"

            "I trust him in your hands." Kai answered, curling up Jade's fingers so that they cupped the blade. "You see, if you have Dranzer...then, eventually I'll come looking for him." 

Jade smiled, nodding her head, understanding Kai completely. She now knew that it wouldn't be so bad, for Kai would come to find Dranzer...bringing the two of them back together. Tears began flowing endlessly down her cheeks now, her vision completely hazy.

She ran her lips one final time against Kai's cheek, then abruptly turned away from him, gripping Dranzer tightly in her hand. Without saying any final words she took off towards the gate, refusing to even glance back at Kai or her other teammates. It was easier to leave this way, easier to make the good-byes quick. She paused for a moment before the gate, then took a final step forward...as she headed back to Hong Kong!

A/N: TA DA!!!! Can you believe it...I'm done, I'm finally done! Beynamite has now been completed! First of all I would like to THANK everybody for being such awesome fans, and for sticking by me as this story progressed! You guys were the best, and your reviews were my inspiration to write more! Of course I must send my gratitude to Crystal_of_Psyche once again, because if it wasn't for her inspiring review, I would've never completed this story!

I know very well that I left some loose ends untied, like the whole 'light and dark' wolf thing, but I did that on purpose. I do have an idea for a sequel, and that's why I left that idea so open. The thing is, I may not ever get around to writing a sequel...I guess it depends on what you guys think ^-^! I promise though that I will write another beyblade story, whether it's a sequel or not...so be sure to keep an eye out for me kk!

So thanks again everybody...*hugz all reviewers*...and I hope to talk to all you guys soon!!!!