A New Battle for a New Win

Chapter 1

How it All Began

At first, no one was pleased with the decision. They all thought that I would just be a bother to them and nothing but an obstacle in their journey to winning. Mr. Dickenson thought everyone was just overreacting and being very judgmental. They all thought that someone like me had no chance in improving their team's chance to victory and that I was no good. They all thought that this was all a joke. But it wasn't.

Mr. Dickenson was serious about recruiting a new member for the team. He boasted on how I was an amazing blader and that I would definitely bring the team to yet another one of their victories. No one would believe him. I felt embarrassed. I felt like I should have listened to my conscience and decline Mr. Dickenson's offer, but it was something that I couldn't refuse. It was an offer that could change my life and put it back on track. I just had to take it but after what happened, I'm beginning to think that I made the wrong decision.

"Don't worry. The boys will turn around eventually." He told me in his office the next day. "They're just not used to the idea of having a new teammate."

I sat in my chair with my head down.

"Yeah," I said. "You're probably right Mr. D."

He got up from his seat and went to his cabinet to get something. "What are you doing Mr. Dickenson?"

He didn't answer me right away. He just continued what he was doing.

"Aha!" he said. "I knew it was here somewhere."

"What's that Mr. Dickenson?" I inquired.

"Something for you."

My eyes widened when I heard that he had something for me. I wonder what it could be. I thought. He turned around and handed me a silver box.

"Is this seriously for me?"

"Indeed it is. Open it up."

I took the box and slowly opened it. My eyes widened even more and they slowly started to fill up with tears. "So what do you think?"

"Are you serious Mr. D?"

"You bet I am."

"But….how?!"

Mr. Dickenson gave me a small laugh and said, "I know you have been through a hard time since what happened and your father knew that too. He knew how much Beyblading meant to you and how much this meant."

My eyes were flooded and I could barely breathe. I soon broke out into tears. Mr. Dickenson put his hand on my shoulder and said, "Your father knew that you would have a hard time after you were forced to give it all up so this is why he kept it just in case you have the chance to start all over again and he knew it wouldn't be the same without this."

"Thank you." I was able to say.

You are probably all wondering who I am. Well that's simple. Let's start from the beginning shall we?

My name is Valor Hasegawa and I am the new team member for the Bladebreakers. You might be able to tell that they aren't very happy with me being on the team probably because I'm a girl or the fact they don't want anyone to get in the way of their friendship. If you're wondering why I'm on it in the first place, then you have to read more in order to find out. It all started one day before my birthday on a beautiful sunny Thursday, August 9.

I was in my room reading when my aunt called me.

"Valor!" she called. "Phone's for you!"

"I'm coming!" I replied.

I quickly put down my book and rushed to the living room. My aunt hated waiting so I literally had to run. "Thanks." I said and I took the phone from her. "Hello?"

"Yes, I don't know if you'll remember but I used to be a friend of your father's." the male voice said. "Does Mr. Dickenson ring a bell?"

My jaw dropped when I heard his name. I hesitated for a second and said, "Yeah. I still remember you Mr. D. It's nice to hear from you again."

"Yes Valor it is. Now Valor…I was wondering…."

Are conversation lasted for a good five minutes and finally I said, "Yeah, I can meet you there… No it's no bother…That sounds great…I'll see you then Mr. D. Bye." I hanged up the phone and sighed. "I wonder what the subject is this time."

I got my jacket, put my shoes on, and left. "Aunt Yomi, I'm heading out for a while!" I informed my aunt.

"Just don't stay out late and if you will then call!"

"I will!"

~.xxx.~

It was still early before I had to meet Mr. Dickenson so I decided for the time being, I would walk around the area. Walking helps me think and I had A LOT to think about. I decided to walk through the park. There were always people there and sometimes it was interesting to watch them, mainly because of the Beyblade battles taking place there.

"It's such a beautiful day," I said. "It would definitely be a shame to waste it all indoors." As I walked, I looked everywhere. I saw dogs jumping up trying to catch Frisbees, birds flying around and many children having fun Beyblading. It was an amazing sight to see, but for some reason, I wasn't comfortable seeing one specific scene.

"Go Dragoon!"

I noticed from afar that Tyson, the world Beyblading champion, was in the park along with the rest of his teammates: Ray, Max, Kenny, Daichi and Hilary battling younger kids and having the time of their life.

"Make sure you don't be too harsh on them Tyson," said Hilary. "They're not exactly at your level so it wouldn't be fair."

"Oh c'mon Hilary! Think about it. They'd actually be learning a thing or two if they lose."

Hilary gave Tyson a 'look' and slapped herself in the face and said, "You call that an excuse for wanting to win? Well it looks like you need more work on them Tyson."

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever Hilary. Now pipe down. I'm trying to teach these kids how to improve their Beyblading skills."

"Teach or defeat them and let them make a fool out of themselves?" said Hilary under her breath.

"C'mon Dragoon! Give it all you got!"

I was amazed at Dragoon's power and agility. It was a breathtaking sight but I wasn't that impressed.

"So this is the world champion at work huh?" I said. "Doesn't seem that great as people make it sound."

"So what exactly does the work of a world champion look like then?" I heard a male voice say behind me. I quickly turned around to face a guy whose eyes were so serious.

"Kai." I said softly.

"You know my name yet I don't know yours. How is that possible?" he asked. It sounded like he was just kidding around but it was kind of hard to tell.

"I guess you're famous then." I gave him a smirk and he just chuckled.

"I thought so," he said. "So why isn't Tyson's work that impressing to you?"

I stood there for a bit not knowing what to say. I felt kind of stupid because it took me a while to answer Kai's question. I guess it's because I really didn't know why.

"I guess," I finally said. "It's because it looks like what he's doing is just like what other everyday Beybladers do too. Probably his technique and style is different but he's blading just like everyone else."

"And you can tell just by looking?" he asked.

"Look, it's just my opinion okay? You may think what I'm saying is crap but I don't care."

"So what's your blading like?"

My eyes opened wide and my heart began to beat fast. I haven't thought about my skills for a long time, so I wasn't sure. "So?"

"To be honest with you…I don't know. I had to give it all up two years ago so I honestly don't know."

Kai gave me some sort of smile. It wasn't an evil smile or a nice smile. It was just his smile.

"It's been a long time since I heard such a strong opinion of someone."

I was a bit confused. How did we get from my Beyblading skills back to my opinion? I gave Kai a blank look and he said, "Do you have a Beyblade?"

I went through my pocket and nodded. "Then show me what you got." He demanded.

"Right now?!" I asked with a surprised tone.

"Sure. You have time don't you?"

"Well not exactly 'cause I have to go meet-"

"She has to go and meet me."

I turned around to see Mr. Dickenson standing right beside me smiling.

"Mr. Dickenson!"

"Why hello there Valor and hello to you too Kai."

"What are you doing here Mr. D?" I asked.

"For some reason I knew Tyson and the rest of the gang would be here and eventually you'd be walking pass by watching them Beyblade so I thought to myself, why not just tell everyone the news right here?"

"What news?"

"Mr. Dickenson!" I heard Tyson and the others call out.

"Why hello there all of you!"

"What are you doing here?" Tyson asked.

"Why don't we all sit by that huge tree so we can be in the shade and then I will tell you guys everything."

Everyone nodded their head and walked towards the tree. I wonder what's this gonna be about. I thought.

~.xxx.~

"So what's this all about Mr. Dickenson?" Kenny inquired.

"As you all now, the Beyblade World Champions is fast approaching and I decided to observe and study the moves of each player on the Bladebreakers and see if we still have a chance to win another World Champion."

"So what did you find out?" Ray asked.

"We are definitely ready for whatever comes are way but unfortunately, there are new teams out there wanting to participate this year and who knows how strong they are. Who knows? They might even be better than all of you combined and can instantly defeat you. Even you Tyson."

Tyson got up on his feet and said, "I've been the world champion three years in a row Mr. D and I am definitely not planning to lose the fourth year to some team we never heard of!"

"That may be true Tyson but we never know."

"So what's your plan for this all?" asked Max.

"I've decided that we should recruit a new member on the team and not just anybody. Somebody with a history of Beyblading."

"And who might that be Mr. D?" Tyson asked irritated.

"Valor." He announced pointing at me.

"ME?!"

"A GIRL?!" said Tyson. "Sir, you can't be serious can you?"

"Oh I am very serious Tyson. She is exactly what we need for this team. She has the fighting spirit and the skills to be on the Bladebreakers and just about the same energy as you do Tyson so I say she's perfect."

"But Mr. Dickenson!" screamed Daichi. "You can't be serious about putting HER on the team. It wouldn't be the same especially the fact that she is a girl! I mean are team only has MALE Beybladers and no girls!"

"Yeah! For once I agree with Daichi. We can't be putting a girl on this team!" Tyson protested.

"But guys," Kenny said. "She may actually be good as Mr. Dickenson is saying."

"Fine then!" Tyson ran towards me and said, "I challenge you to a battle. You win, you're on the team. I win, you leave us alone. Fair enough Valor?"

"But Tyson……"

"Fair enough." I said.

"I thought so. So you have a Beyblade?"

I nodded and took it out.

"You don't have to go easy on me Tyson but keep your force to a low level. This Beyblade is all I have left of my family memory and if you destroy it badly, it will be impossible to fix."

"Kenny can just fix it." He said with a smirk and his hands on his hips.

"You don't get it Tyson. This Beyblade is history. It can't be fixed or it will be replacing the memory."

"I don't get it…" Tyson said with a stupid look on his face.

"You don't know my story Tyson so don't go questioning my requests. Just obey them and battle me and that's it."

"Don't you tell me what to do!"

"Well then," I said. "I guess that means you don't show respect to anyone at all. So you want to battle or what?" I gave him an angry look and walked to the dish.

"You're on."

"Okay you two," Hilary said. "Don't be too rough okay?"

Tyson and I nodded and we put our Beyblade in the launcher.

"Ready to lose Valor?"

"I'm ready for anything Tyson even losing." I said gaving him a smirk and he gave me an angry face.

"3…2…1…LET IT RIP!"

The battle is just the beginning Tyson!

~.xxx.~

I apologize for a very crappy first chapter and I know it doesn't make sense but I tried my best to make it good...but anyways...hope you guys enjoy. =D