Shogun Steel Chapter 1: It Begins Again
Communications log: Mysterious message from DNA.
That's where it all began with that message from Doji just like he had done so many years ago. Ten years earlier perhaps. Hard to believe it has been seven years since the Nemesis Crisis almost destroyed the entire world. To protect the world from destruction were chosen Bladers who wielded the power in the form of Star Fragments. Spring, Summer, Winter, Autumn and of course those descendants of the first Legendary Blader Warriors. Though the story passed on kind of forgot one of those bladers who helped them out seven years earlier, she was a Legendary Blader as well and quite an important one at that. This was the goddess, the dimensional traveler an eternal being who set foot in this world to protect someone she cared deeply for and to fulfill her destiny by saving the world from Nemesis.
Where was she now? Well after the world began to heal its wounds she decided it was time to build her empire and start all over again. There was an island not too far from where you'd see the remnants of the place where it had began at times the bridge connecting the island to the country would be down allowing bladers to pass through. The island held a city of it's own, a castle and most importantly this is where Spiral Force resided. This city full of bladers had their own set of rules and the ruler of course was none other than the goddess herself. Angel, she was known as. Angel had a long history in the world of BeyBlade, she was the one who bought Spiral Force many years ago with the dream of using it's powers to create this magnificent city. Spiral Force as you know was a part of the facility HD Academy where bladers were trained to be the absolute best. The blader enhancement system produced three top notch bladers who participated in the world tournament. It also produced Faust, a blader who Angel instantly fell in love with the moment she met him. But Angel wasn't into tormenting bladers to draw out their hidden abilities no, she chose to use the system to help others.
The solitary girl walked to her office in the building her long red hair flowing behind her and resting below her knees when she stopped. Her amethyst eyes narrowing at the message before her. Now that Angel owned this entire place she dressed more like a queen wearing a long flowing purple dress with brilliant black and silver designs, she had a pair of strappy black platforms and a small silver crown brush pushed into the part of her hair she had pulled back and braided like a headband. It was probably against her better judgment but Angel opened the message to find out what this DNA really was.
"Greetings Angel Kaiba. It's been a long time." Came a familiar voice. "I'd know that voice anywhere, Doji!" Angel stared at the image of the man on her screen. "I thought you disappeared a long time ago." Doji grinned at her. "Only for a little while. How have you been, you're married now aren't you? Or is that in one of your alternate worlds? You do look rather lonely. You are allowed two husbands am I right? But I don't see one at your side." To this mocking Angel gave no reply. "I suppose I should explain why I contacted you. See I have constructed the old organization into something new and completely fantastic! The DNA." Why did that not seem too surprising? "I want you to come join me in crushing the WBBA. We'll create a whole new world of BeyBlade where the bladers of DNA will rule the entire world." "Why would I want to do that?" Angel asked.
Contrary to what some would believe Angel use to be a member of the Dark Nebula back in the day. Back then Doji invited her to join promising to give Angel anything she wanted as long as she cooperated. The reason behind this is because other than Gingka, Angel was the only other blader who could rival the Dragon Emperor's powers. Doji saw this as a threat and decided that if Angel were on their side there would be nothing to worry about. The only reason Angel agreed to join the Dark Nebula was because of said Dragon Emperor, he was her friend before L-Drago corrupted his being. Angel did everything she could to protect him but in the end she had to pass on the destiny of saving her friend to Gingka. Who of course became a legend because of this.
"To get back at them of course." Doji said. "Get back at them for what? What reason would I have to turn against the WBBA? They haven't done anything to me and I live my life just perfectly here in my city that I control." Angel folded her arms. "Oh really? How about the other Legendary Bladers, hmm? Where are they now? It seems to me that they have forgotten all about you while they go gallivanting around the world. They didn't bother to invite you on a journey to spread BeyBlade to the world. And you think they are your friends." That was true. "They probably saw how busy I was creating this little world for myself and my city of bladers. Maybe they thought what I was doing here was a good cause. And hasn't it proven to be worth it? I have many happy bladers here." Which was also true. Angel sent much time building this entire city for bladers to live, train and compete. Unlike Doji and the others Angel ruled her piece of the world with kindness not fear. "Or how about that so-called Dragon Emperor?" Now Angel's expression changed to one of much dislike. "You have no right to even speak his name!" She warned. "Wasn't he your best friend that you worked so hard to protect. Even getting him to help out you Legendary Bladers in the end when it counted most. And just where is he now? Just like the rest of them, gone." Angel looked down. She always favored that blader and had a special place in her heart for him. "Let me not forget dear Tsubasa." Doji continued. Angel looked up. "What about him?" "I must have struck a nerve." Doji laughed. "I believe that once you two had a little thing for one another." Angel sighed. "That was a long time ago. I could care less about him." Angel waved it off like Tsubasa were nothing. "The first time you two met was at your celebration of obtaining Spiral Force." Doji wasn't going to let up. "How do you know about that?" Angel was puzzled and annoyed Doji knew so much personal information about her and her past. "I know a great deal of things. He visited you how many times after that? Two maybe? And made a promise to you. Then he just stopped showing up called away by the WBBA you claim has done nothing wrong to you. Just look at Tsubasa now the director of the WBBA." "What?" All this time Angel had never known about that.
Tsubasa was a suitor for Angel back then. The first time they met was at a celebration Angel held at her mansion when they were all so young. It was when Spiral Force was first delivered to her land. Tsubasa had been invited by one of Angel's friends and took a liking to her right away. At the time Angel was infatuated with Faust the greatest blader capable of producing the energy known as Spiral Force. Tsubasa was jealous of this fact but his personality didn't allow him to attempt to stand out or challenge Faust for attention. When he had the chance Tsubasa would spend as much time with Angel as he could before she would be pulled away by another guest. During that time Tsubasa did make a special promise to Angel one she hoped he would keep. He did visit briefly after the party. Tsubasa offered to keep in contact with Angel but their visits were cut short because Tsubasa was being called away to the WBBA. And after that second time he just kind of disappeared and Angel didn't hear from him again. At least not until the Nemesis Crisis brought them all together but even then Tsubasa barely said two words to Angel.
"You didn't know? Well I suppose I shouldn't be surprised you have separated yourself off from the WBBA. Sure the people on your island can come and go as they please, participating in tournaments and all. But you are less likely to let any outsiders in." One of the main reasons Angel didn't like outsiders coming to her city was because she had secrets she didn't want getting out. "Isn't that sad. Everyone has abandoned you." Doji was bringing up any bad memory or anything he could think of in an attempt to manipulate Angel and make her join DNA. Angel was running her fingers through her long hair those were certainly some painful things to think about. If she had thought about things this way or not wasn't for sure maybe she had and pushed those thoughts aside making up excuses. Maybe Angel did believe in the others and they were doing their part to restore the BeyBlade world to it's former glory after all some pretty great bladers have emerged because of it. "If you join the DNA you'll never be alone. Help Kira take and rule over the new era of BeyBlade. He might like having a queen by his side." Doji smirked. "Help him keep those other bladers in line which is something I know you're good at. Think about it Angel, a whole world at your fingers."