Old Memories & Hard Choices:
Hey everyone. I decided to try & start on a Beyblade fic. I mean...I used to watch certain episodes of both the 1st & 2nd seasons, but mostly...the second. Besides that...the only thing that I found most intriguing in the second season is that the Psykicks had an android named Zeo, as their secret weapon. And not only that...but after the end of the finals on the final episode of Beyblade V-Force, I was surprised at Zeo's father, Zagart, & his reaction to the whole match. Considering that he worked for the Psykicks. Other than that...the whole match was pretty good. I was going to do certain backtracking from the Bladebreakers' battle with Team Psykick at the Battle Tower, when Kane & his friends were taken in, & only Kane & Salima weren't interested in Cyber Bit-beasts, considering that was cheating, while the other two...Jim & Goki were overwhelmed by its power. This actually takes place a few months after the Bladebreakers won for the second time in a row, from Beyblade V-Force. Oh and...I was going to add one of my own characters in here. Her name's Taiyou Akari, meaning 'sunlight'. Taiyou is 'sun' & Akari is derived from the Japanese word: 'Hikari', which also means 'light'. Also...she too has a Bit-beast.
Oh...and just to let you guys know...this is sort of a cross-over with Beyblade & Yu-gi-oh! Just a bit. The only thing is...for those of you who have heard of Yu-gi-oh, including those who watch the Japanese version, I was going to name Taiyou's Bit-beast from one of the YGO seasons, named Timaeus. From the Doom series, Episode: 181, second half of the episode. Of course...I don't know how many of you that have the Japanese version have heard of the Doom series.
Disclaimer: Yami Kero doesn't own Beyblade or Yu-gi-oh! Or any of its characters. Except Taiyou Akari.
Enjoy!
Chapter 1: Reflecting on the Past & Some Old Friends:
It had been a year & certain number of months after the Bladebreakers' second victory in a row & many things has changed since then. For instance...their battles against the Saint Shields, who was a group that was determined on capturing their Bit-beasts: Draciel, Dranzer, Dragoon, & Driger (the 4 D's.) & to seal them away so that they wouldn't be used for evil............ to their battles against an evil organization called 'Team Psykick', who were nothing more than just plain old cheaters & would just do anything to get their Bit-beasts for their own evil purposes & convert them into cyber ones. But hey...aren't ALL evildoers like that? First...it was against just some random people that the Psykicks took in, because they wanted power, on some island were they were just taken there...unconscious. The second time...they took 4 regular bladers & tried to tempt them into using cyber Bit-beasts, but...it only divided them in half. Two were resisting it, because it wasn't their style & they didn't want to cheat, while the other two were amazed by it & couldn't resist the great power. Eventually...if they held on any longer...they would be just as evil & corrupt as the Psykicks were.
As the group headed back to their home...they all seemed so distant about something. Kenny...the 'super-genius' of the group, suddenly noticed on how quiet the team was. Dizzy, Kenny's computer, who says she's a Bit-beast, also noticed & was beginning to wonder, like Kenny was, what was with them?
"Hey, chief...have you seemed to notice how the group has been acting since their second victory at the BBA tournament?" asked Dizzy.
"Now that you've mentioned it...they have been looking kind of...distant a bit. Probably thinking about all the adventures we've had & how it has changed them," said Kenny.
"Reflecting, huh? That seems logical," replied Dizzy. "I mean look at them Chief, they all seem a bit...well...mellow."
"That may be true Dizzy, but right now...they just need some time to themselves," said Kenny.
"Just stating the obvious," answered Dizzy.
Indeed they were right. Ever since Tyson, the group leader, battled against Zeo in the finals...he kept trying to tell him that blading wasn't about the power within the blade, but it was the power within yourself & determination & faith in yourself...& your teammates. Of course...Zeo had to learn the hard way. The Bey stadium was nearly completely in ruins, considering the strongest attacks have been used in order to knock out their opponent & have completely worn it out. Zeo was about to launch his final attack on Zeo, while Zeo kept up the attacks with Burning Cerberus. But even brute strength wasn't enough to keep Tyson down as he & Dragoon made their final counter-attack on Cerberus by using Dragoon's Storm attack & ramming Cerberus out of the Bey stadium, clinching the match.
'Ever since Zeo & I battled at the finals, I can't help but wonder...is he going to be ok? And what if he joins Team Psykick again? I can't blame him, even though he's an android,' thought Tyson.
Max was sitting beside Tyson, staring at his blade, Draciel. He too was lost in thought, as were the others.
'Since Battle Tower, I couldn't help but worry that Draciel would be taken away from me & he was. Then he got taken again, but this time...by Zeo & Cerberus. I can't help but wonder...do I have to change my strategy a bit...or do I keep the same one I've been using ever since?' wondered Max.
Kai sat opposite of Max. He used to be part of a group called the 'Street Sharks' years ago. But ever since he joined Tyson & his group, he became real impressed with Tyson's skills. Sure he needed a lot more discipline & training, & that is the reason why he had to give it to him.
'Ever since the finals, Tyson is starting to understand little by little of the importance of maintaining your cool & staying focused. Sure I know that he can be a bit reckless, but still...I can tell he still has a long way to go. No matter how many times I try to tell him, he still doesn't seem to get it. But one thing for sure... I won't forget the adventures that we had. Since the battle with Zeo, I thought for sure that I would easily win the match. But I was wrong. Once Dranzer left me, I thought for sure I would lose him forever. But once Tyson won the battle in the finals, I'm forever grateful for what he did,' thought Kai.
Beside Kai sat Ray, who used to be part of a group called 'The White Tigers' years ago, but then decided to join the Bladebreakers because of his powerful connection with Driger, his Bit-beast. He too was lost in thought, just like the others.
'Ever since Salima gave us the information about the cyber Bit-beasts, it was like she was really telling the truth during our battle. I couldn't help but feel pity for her & I also felt sorry for her. The power of the cyber Bit-beast was too powerful for her to control. But...then again...I did sort of feel a connection with her. What could it be?' wondered Ray.
It was true, Ray did feel a sort of connection with Salima. Ever since he helped her try to regain control & to resist the power of the cyber Bit-beast, he couldn't help but wonder if he would ever see her again.
Hilary, who was Tyson's classmate at school, sat beside Kenny. She seemed to have noticed Tyson's cocky attitude & always tried to talk some sense into him. She also seemed to have liked him, as a friend though.
'I can't believe how Tyson's skills have been steadily starting to improve. I mean ever since school, he always showed off & was always late for class. But then again...I think he's slowly starting to grow up. Like our first encounter with Team Psykick, boy that was just plain crazy. And then we met the Saint Shields, who were trying to make sure that Tyson & the others Bit-beasts weren't used for evil purposes. During the battle with Max & Miriam, Miriam finally understood the meaning of bonding with your Bit-beast, the hard way. She thought that Tyson & the others could handle taking care of their Bit-beasts, but Ozuma wasn't convinced. And then...our second encounter with Team Psykick, who took in Kane, Salima, Jim, & Goki. Kane & Salima weren't interested in the cyber Bit-beasts, but Jim & Goki sure were. Battle after battle, it seems Tyson has improved since then. But then again...that cocky attitude of his tends to get the best of him. Hmmm, maybe I should have a talk with him about this,' thought Hilary.
As soon as the group had arrived home...Tyson's grandfather was there as usual to greet them, with the same old energy he had in order to attract attention.
"Hey gramps, I'm -," said Tyson, but was interrupted.
"WHAT IN THE WORLD TOOK YOU SO LONG, YOU BIG OAF!" yelled Tyson's grandfather.
"Gramps...we just got back from our second victory at the BBA championships," explained Tyson.
"Right, well..." said Gramps, clearing his throat. "Congratulations on your win, kiddo."
"Thanks grandpa," replied Tyson.
"Good to see that you're all back. But don't let your guard down. You've still got a ton of training to do if you still want to keep your title," said Tyson's grandfather.
"He's right about one thing. We still gotta continue improving our skills," said Ray.
"But considering that you guys are tired, I suggest your get some rest before we start again," said Tyson's grandfather.
Tyson heaved a sigh of relief when his grandfather said those words. "Thanks, grandpa."
"No problem dudes. Just no slacking off, ya hear?" asked Tyson's grandfather.
"You got it," said Max.
But just as they were about to go into practice, a young girl stepped into their area. She wore a pink kimono & it was decorated with Sakura petals. Her hair was an aqua sky blue color & her eyes were light green. In one hand, she held a Beyblade launcher, in the other, her beyblade.
"Hello...are you looking for someone to battle with?" asked Max.
"As a matter of fact...yes. I'm looking for the one they call...Tyson," said the girl.
"That would be me," said Tyson, stepping up.
"As for me...my name is Taiyou Akari. I come from Hokkaido, which is in the northern area of Japan," said the girl.
"What does that mean anyway?" asked Ray.
"It means sunlight. My first name means 'sun' & my last name is derived from the word 'Hikari' which means light," said Taiyou.
"Ok, enough with the language lecture already. Are you here to battle or to chat?" asked Tyson.
"Geez, Tyson. You gotta brush up on your manners. Considering you don't know how to talk to a girl," said Hilary.
"Humph. If that's the way you want it. But I should warn you, even though I might look innocent, looks can be deceiving," said Taiyou, as she took out her beyblade & attached it to her launcher.
"Ha. We'll see about that," said Tyson, getting out his beyblade & putting it on his launcher.
"In three...two...one..." started Tyson.
"LET IT RIP!!!"
As soon as they released their beyblades, the readings on the different speed levels amazed Kenny & Dizzy.
"Just take a look at those readings Diz," said Kenny.
"I'm quite surprised chief. This girl is no oridinary blader," said Dizzy.
Tyson first tried to circle around Taiyou's beyblade. It seemed to him that she had no Bit-beast of her own & thought he would be able to clinch the match easily.
"What's the matter, Taiyou? Afraid to face me?" asked Tyson.
"No...I'm not. I will begin when the time is right," answered Taiyou, who was very calm at the moment.
"Look at her Kai, she seems so quiet & calm," said Max.
"It seems she is waiting for something, but really......she's planning something here. Something big," said Kai.
"Let's finish this Dragoon," said Tsyon, as his blade went straight for Taiyou's blade.
As Dragoon made his appearance, Taiyou wasn't at all surprised. As a matter of fact...she seemed familiar with it, as though she had seen it before.
"I wouldn't push my luck on this Tyson," said Kenny.
"Don't let your guard down, Tyson," said Hilary.
"I suggest you follow your friends, Tyson. I'm not all as I appear to be," said Taiyou.
"What do you mean?" asked Tyson.
"Wait & see...and you'll find out," said Taiyou.
As Dragoon kept ramming back Taiyou's blade, she didn't seem to mind, considering what she had planned.
"This match is in the bag," said Tyson.
"Heh. Guess again," said Taiyou, with a sudden smirk on her face.
"Huh?" wondered Tyson, & looked down. "Whoa......no way."
Suddenly, Taiyou's blade was pushing Tyson's blade back as hard as it could.
"Timaeus, let's teach this boy a lesson shall we," said Taiyou.
All of a sudden, Taiyou's blade began to glow & out came her bit-beast.
The whole gang was surprised at the sheer power of her blade. Her Bit-beast resembled that of a cross between a dragon & a dinosaur. It had the head & body of a dragon, but its tail was like the end of an ankylosaurus. Tyson was surprised at this sudden appearance & was in shock. All of a sudden, Taiyou's blade continued pushing Tyson's blade back, causing Tyson to feel the pain & him losing focus.
"Dragoon...ATTACK!!!!" yelled Tyson.
"Heh. The usual, how obvious," said Taiyou, as her blade dodged Tyson's assault, went around Tyson's blade, & struck from behind. Then it did the same technique, & struck from the other side.
"Let's finish this Timaeus. TOTAL MEGASTORM SPINOUT ATTACK!!!" yelled Taiyou.
Suddenly, Taiyou's blade began to form an aura & began to go to the edge of the dish, & began to spin around in circles & at the same time, close up the gap, causing Tyson's blade to become unstable.
"Hang in there Dragoon," said Tyson.
"Dizzy, how about an update," said Kenny.
"Bad news chief. I don't have any readings at all coming from this bit-beast. There's no data on this one. And worse...Tyson is going down," said Dizzy.
"Final strike," said Taiyou, as her beyblade closed the gap on Tyson's blade, went out of the circle & made a star attack formation, knocking out Tyson's blade out of the beystadium.
As Tyson stood in awe, watching his blade get knocked out & Taiyou's blade going back to its owner, the others were in complete shock. All that is...except Kai.
"I don't get it. How could I lose?" wondered Tyson.
"It's because she was able to keep her cool & focus. She's been practicing so hard that she finally tapped into the blade's real potential. She makes the big plays when they count," explained Kai.
"Wow, sounds like someone's been doing their homework," said Taiyou, impressed with Kai's knowledge. "You must be Kai, original leader of a so-called group called 'The Street Sharks'."
Kai gasped as she mentioned the group he used to belong to & was surprised at how she knew. "H-h-how did you know about that?"
"I'm all about information. As soon as saw that Dranzer on your blade, it was obvious. You beat Tyson & try to teach him a lesson or two & he also beat you once & decided to join his group. Am I wrong?" asked Taiyou, showing a slight smirk on her face, knowing she had been right. "Just a lucky guess I suppose."
"You're not wrong," said Kai. "I'm impressed."
She bowed & said, "Thanks."
"There's no need," said Kai.
Just then...Tyson's grandfather came out & was also carrying a tray with hot herbal tea.
"Here guys, thought you could use a break," said Tyson's grandpa. He suddenly spotted Taiyou in her pink kimono. "Hello...I haven't seen you around these parts. I'm Tyson's grandpa. And...who might you be?"
"My name is Taiyou Akari. I come from the north side of Japan, in Hokkaido. Nice to meet you," said Taiyou, bowing.
"Same here," said Tyson's grandpa, also showing the same respect.
Meanwhile...somewhere in the forest a few blocks away from where the Bladebreakers were... Kane & his friends were busy training, all that is...except one.
Just as Kane & Jim were battling, Goki suddenly brought up the subject of probably seeing a beyblade battle just a few mintues ago.
"Are you serious?" asked Kane.
"No doubt. I saw some light over at a certain place. Might be where the Bladebreakers lived," said Goki.
Salima was just lost in thought & Jim thought she was spacing out somehow. Ever since she met Ray, they somehow......seemed to have a connection with each other. And sometimes...when she battled, her mind seemed to be distant, as though her mind was lost...adrift. She couldn't stop thinking about him. Every time she thought of him, she flushed. Just then... Kane had to stop his training with Jim & headed to where Salima was. She continued staring at the sky & was totally lost in thought.
'Oh Ray...can't you see how much I miss you?' thought Salima.
"Salima......something wrong?" asked Kane.
"Huh? Oh......Kane. Yeah, I'm fine," she said, quickly trying to wipe away the tears that had begun to fall.
"No...you're not ok. I can see it. Please...tell me what's wrong?" said Kane, with some concern in his eyes.
But just as she was about to...the clouds suddenly began to gather & it seemed very obvious that a storm was coming.
"Come on...we better go find some shelter," said Jim, getting back his blade.
"Right...let's go," said Kane, getting his blade back.
"You still remember where that place was, right?" asked Salima.
"How could I not forget?" asked Goki, as they headed in the direction where Goki said he saw the battle.
Back to where the Bladebreakers were... Taiyou had suddenly sensed that a storm was coming. The group decided to head inside & have their talk from there. It suddenly started to get a bit cold, & the rain was pouring down hard. As if that wasn't enough...the winds began to blow pretty hard, causing the house to vibrate from the strong force of the wind. Tyson's grandfather had handed down some tea to the group, Kai didn't want some though. As the group introduced themselves, Taiyou was a bit surprised that they all won the BBA championships 2 times in a row. The only one that seemed surprised about Taiyou was Ray. He was surprised at her technique and the display of quiet & calmness as she battled.
"I brought out some herbal tea. Would you like some?" asked Tyson's grandpa.
"Yes, thank you. Considering I drink herbal tea all the time," said Taiyou, taking a cup.
"So tell me... about this Bit-beast of yours...where did you get it?" asked Kenny.
"I was out for a walk back at home, up in the mountains. It was winter there, & I was just coming back from an errand, when suddenly...I feel through this hole & found myself in a tunnel. I kept walking around for a while, until I spotted a sort of light up ahead. I thought I was out of there, until I spotted a chest trapped in the ice. an inscription. Obviously an ancient one. Since I was also studying history at school, I found out that it was an ancient form of writing of Japanese. It read: 'To those who stumble upon this chest, in order to obtain its great power, you must first pass this test. If it senses your mind clear, & your heart pure, then it alone...knows that you are the chosen one.'" explained Taiyou.
"Wow, that's amazing. So it chose you?" asked Hilary.
"Yes, and believe me...it wasn't easy. I found a path right next to the chest, & the lights went up. I first had to solve 3 puzzles. One was a picture puzzle, the next was a riddle & there were 3 pockets & I had to find a key for the last one. The final puzzle, was that I had to play a certain piece on an ocarina & right in front of me was the ocarina & the notes on a wall. Luckily, I was able to play it & a bridge formed to the right of me & the locked door. I inserted the key & opened the door to find a chest trapped in the ice," said Taiyou.
"And inside it contained the Bit-beast, right?" guessed Kenny.
"Right. But...before I could get it out, there was one last puzzle," said Taiyou. "There was a series of mirrors & another tunnel. In the second tunnel beside the first, there was a hole & the sun shone through. Also...there was a mirror right under it & the light bounced off it. It was obvious to me that I had to position them till it reached the last one in order to melt the ice."
"Wow, talk about brain challenge," said Max.
"Once I got the ice melted, there was another inscription below the chest. It said 'To those whose heart is pure & mind is clear, receive the power held deep within.' So I took out my beyblade & the chest opened automatically revealing a small rock with the bit-beast inside. I had to shield my eyes as soon as I released my blade considering that it was coming out of the rock & in a few seconds time... the bit-beast was in my blade," said Taiyou.
"What a story," said Ray.
"Once I got home, my grandfather told me that the bit-beast I had found belonged to his family long ago. Many people tried to solve the puzzle & did, but they weren't the chosen ones & also couldn't figure out the last puzzle," explained Taiyou.
"So it chose you, because you were the chosen one & also able to figure out the final puzzle," said Max.
"You got it," said Taiyou, smiling.
Just then... they heard some footsteps coming their way & heard the door being knocked. Tyson went to answer it & was surprised to see who it was. Kane, Salima, Jim, & Goki. All panting & soaking wet.
"Hey guys. You ok?" asked Tyson.
"Hey...good to see ya Tyson. You mind if we come in?" asked Kane.
"Sure of course," answered Tyson, getting out of their way.
"How did you guys know where we were?" asked Hilary, as she got some blankets for them & Tyson's grandpa gave them some herbal tea, while Taiyou got the fireplace burning.
"We were just practicing in the forest & suddenly Salima saw this bright white light & knew it was a beyblade battle. So we went to investigate, trying to follow the source of the light. But just then... the sky began to grow dark & we knew a downpour was coming. We ran as fast as we could & could still remember the location of the place. But just as we arrived at the road where your place was...it began to pour hard," said Jim.
"I see," said Max.
Suddenly Kane spotted a girl wearing a pink kimono & drinking some herbal tea. She seemed about 14-15 years old. He then turned to the others asking, "Who's that?"
"Her name's Taiyou Akari. From Hokkaido, up in the northern part of Japan. She went against Tyson & kicked his behind hard," said Ray.
"Hey...no one needs to rub it in ya know," said Tyson.
"Well...you got what you deserved Tyson," said Hilary.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all," said Taiyou, bowing her head.
"Same here," said Kane, showing the same respect.
"She looks kinda cute," whispered Jim.
"I'm flattered," said Taiyou, suddenly blushing, though trying to hide it.
"How did you get beaten Tyson?" asked Salima, in wonder.
"He let down his guard too easily. She had some bait somehow & Tyson took it by thinking she was weak & got a taste of his own medicine," said Kai.
"We tried to warn him, but you know Tyson..." said Hilary.
"He just wouldn't listen," said Max.
"Hey...just whose side are you on anyway?" asked Tyson, getting annoyed.
Suddenly, they group heard someone giggling. They turned to see Taiyou trying to stifle her laughter.
"What is it that you find so funny?" asked Tyson.
Soon...Kane & the others noticed & so did Hilary.
That was when Tyson looked down & noticed he had spilled his tea all over his pants.
"Yeow! Hot, hot, hot, hot," said Tyson, trying to get rid of the heat by heading to the bathroom.
That was when Taiyou began to roll around with laughter, laughing so hard that her sides nearly ached. As well as the others from Tyson's reaction & his effort of trying to dry his pants by heading outside. All of a sudden, Tyson's grandfather began to join in considering he saw the way Tyson was trying to dry off his pants.
"Oh boy," laughed Taiyou. "I haven't laughed like that in days, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha."
As soon as Tyson dried it off, he could still hear the others laughing about it.
"Yeah, yeah. Ha, ha, ha. Laugh it up," said Tyson, getting annoyed.
"Man...Tyson you've gotta pay more attention to your surroundings," said Kane, trying to stifle his laughter.
"Ha, ha, ha. Real funny," Tyson said sarcastically.
"He's got a point though Tyson. You should listen to your friends once in a while," said Dizzy.
"Aw forget about it already will ya?" said Tyson really getting annoyed.
"You know Tyson...you've gotta learn when to lighten up & not take things too seriously," said Goki.
"I'd have to agree with him. You becoming too tense these days," said Max.
"Will you just cut it out already?!" yelled Tyson, getting really ticked off.
Taiyou sighed a bit & thought, 'Boys...when will they EVER learn to listen?'
As Ray & the others talked about how Tyson lost to Taiyou & her Bit-beast, Kane & the others couldn't help but wonder...how Taiyou even managed to obtain a Bit-beast like that. She heaved a deep sigh as she went to explain the whole thing from the beginning. As she told her story, Ray couldn't help but sometimes glance at Salima, who noticed she was being watched by Ray, and suddenly turned away for a moment while Taiyou told her story, trying to hide her blushing.
'It has been quite a while since our battle at the Battle Tower. I mean...sure I was able to help them a bit. And I really did appreciate Ray's help. But...for some reason...I can't help but keep thinking about him. Why? Why is this happening? I keep blushing every time I think of him. Could it be...' wondered Salima.
Kane suddenly noticed again Salima's sudden change of expression & asked "Salima...are you sure nothing is on your mind?"
"Yeah...I'm ok. Everything's fine," Salima replied.
"Ok. If there's anything you need...just tell me, all right?" asked Kane, with sincerity.
"K. Thanks for your concern Kane, I appreciate it," said Salima.
"Hey...we're all here for you Salima," said Max.
"Yeah, we've got your back," said Ray.
"Thanks guys," said Salima, who suddenly tried to hide her blushing again.
This time...Taiyou noticed it. And it obviously had to be dealt with. Considering this was personal, she definitely needed someone to talk to. Or some people. So...she got up & went to Salima asking, "Can I talk to you for a while?"
"Huh...oh...sure Taiyou," said Salima, getting up.
Hilary also noticed this & asked Taiyou, "Do you mind if I come along?"
"No...I don't mind at all," replied Taiyou.
"Hey...why can't we come along as well?" asked Jim.
"Because it only concerns them. Besides...it's girl talk between them. It wouldn't be right to butt in. And...it is none of our concern. They need to solve it on their own," said Kai.
"Well said Kai," answered Taiyou, as she, Hilary, & Salima left the group to do some......personal girl talk.
Well...that's my first chapter. Like it? Don't like it? It doesn't matter. It's my first time with a Beyblade fic. I tried my best. I've already seen most of the V-force season. And...it seemed obvious to me about the way Salima acts towards Ray. I mean...yes, they're just friends. But...during the battle on the Battle Tower, he DID show some concern for her. So...yeah. It's kind of evident. My second chapter is called "Personal Girl Talk & Some Personal Advice."
R/R. Please!
Until the next...
Later.