Chapter 1-Awakening

I was merely an ally, an easily destroyed part of their diabolical chain. I was a weapon, the kind that if I got too powerful, it would be easy to dispose. I found this out when I was still working for them. The Dark Nebula Organization. They recruited bladers that were rejected, that didn't fit in, and gave them power. When Ryuga fell, I was their top weapon. The head of the organization, Doji, promised me fame and riches-all I could ever want. Being vain and naïve, I agreed. It was the worst mistake I ever made. They took my beyblade, my precious Storm Aquario, and turned it into Dark Aquarius. My special move, Aquario Infinite Assault, was changed to Dark Infinity Lightning Strike, a name accustomed for my new dark blade. The name was ironic to my old special move, but no matter. I was one of the Dark Nebulas now. My old move was just another piece of my shattered past, and didn't matter anymore. Doji said to me, "Hikaru Hasama, you will obey my every command. If you fail to do so, you and your blade will be destroyed. Permanently. You shall go on a mission for six months and recruit an army of powerful bladers!"

I didn't believe him about destroying my blade until I witnessed it before my very own eyes. I saw a tall, slim boy enter the arena and stand in front of the stadium. "Kenji, you have not obeyed my commands. Now you will pay!" they had an intense battle, either one never giving up. But after a while, it was clear Kenji's Lightning Cyber was getting weak. His short black hair blew in the wind generated form his bey, but Doji easily summoned his special move, and Dark Wolf attacked fiercely. Kenji's dark green eyes widened in horror as his beyblade was almost torn apart by his opponent. Cyber started to wobble as Dark Wolf smashed into it repeatedly. I began to feel sorry for the teen, because no one deserved such a punishment. But just as quickly as it came, the feeling washed over me and my face hardened once more. The strong must show no mercy to the weak. Doji taught me that, and I followed the rule, showing no mercy to my opponents. But after Doji was done with poor Kenji, I caught a glimpse of the look on his face, and my heart broke. Immediately, I knew I was done with the Dark Nebula for good, and packed my bags for the mission. When Doji was training with some new agents, I sneaked to the lab where they mutated my bey and changed it back to Storm Aquario. I'm no rocket scientist, but my photographic memory served me well in this case. With my blade in my pocket and bag slung over one shoulder, I departed the Dark Nebula forever.

After fleeing form the D.N. (Dark Nebula) HQ, I decided to pay a couple of old friends a visit. The sun was high in the sky by the time I reached Kenta's house. I knocked on his door and waited nervously, hoping he wouldn't be angry for my betrayal to Gan Gan Galaxy. After what seemed like hours, someone poked his head out, but it wasn't Kenta. The person had spiky dark turquoise hair and a ponytail, and blazing sky blue eyes. Under each eye was a curved cross scar.

"Hikaru?"

Kyoya gaped, eyes widening. Well, he recognized me pretty quick. I hadn't changed since I was a kid, appearance-wise I guess. My dark purple eyes still glowed with power, and my aqua blue hair was something to remember. My hair naturally ended in spikes and my tan accented my hair even more. His eyes narrowed but he let me in. Sitting on the couch were two more familiar people- a small boy with green hair and dark brown eyes and a boy whose spiky black hair was outlined in white.

"Hikaru?" Masamune gasped, his deep brown eyes widening. I grinned. "Yup. It's me."

"Where have you been?"

Kyoya regarded me with piecing blue eyes. I was about to explain when three more people entered the room. First was a little boy with spiky dark blond hair and emerald eyes, also known as the beyblade ninja. Next was a tall boy with long silvery hair held in place with a bronze clasp in such a way that bangs fell across his forehead, and golden-brown eyes. In the back, whistling loudly was-no! It couldn't be! But yes, it was him-my long-time, childhood sweetheart- Gingka Hagane.

The redhead literally pranced into the room, golden eyes shining. His straight red hair seemed shorter that before, but that white scarf was still wrapped around his neck. My heart ached as he danced into the room, laughing.

"Wait! Hikaru!"

"Yes, I know who I am."

I sighed, a little ticked off.

"Kind of getting tired of my own name here," I muttered as Yu starting chanting my name.

"Hikaru! Hikaru! Hikaru!"

"So, you went to the D.N.?" Tsubasa asked me quietly. I nodded and said, "Yeah, but they just use you for power then kill you."

At that moment, a pale brunette with clear blue eyes rushed into the room.

"You guys! Benkei ate some cookies containing an elixir for mind controlling! He's gone over to the dark side!"

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