Disclaimer- I do not own anything of Beyblade. I only own my OC and her bitbeast.
From Author- Okay, so here is a second Beyblade story. Now, this story came about because I finally decided to watch season one of Beyblade, even though the animation is terrible (I blame you, KilalaInara!). When I watched it, I really liked Robert's character. I know he randomly pops up in season three briefly but, season one really got more into his character and I liked it.
Now, this isn't going to a huge, many chapters story. This story will probably only have maybe about ten chapters. Maybe a little more, maybe a little less, not quite sure yet. Let's see how things go. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this new story!
Three years ago. That's when it happened. The true reason I left my home in Leon, Spain and began traveling. I told everyone it was for building up my beyblade skills and perfecting my figure skating routine.
My name is Celina Alvarez. I am sixteen years old with shoulder length dark, brown hair and hazel eyes. My family is one of the five richest and noblest families in Europe. The other four belong to my good friends: Johnny McGregor, who is from Scotland; Oliver Polanski, France; Enrique Giancarlo; Italy and Robert Jurgen who hails from Germany.
Ah, yes, the reason why I left behind those wonderful friends? It's quite simple, really. My parents tried to put together an arranged marriage for me. Yeah, can you believe that? I mean, really people, it's the twenty-first century! Arranged marriages don't really happen anymore! Ugh, I can remember the day that I found out like it was yesterday….
Three Years Ago….
"C'mon Enrique! Serve the ball already!" Johnny shouted to the blonde on the other side of the tennis court. We were all at Robert's castle, just having some fun, playing tennis. The Italian boy threw the little green ball in the air and finally served it, starting the game. Oliver was on Enrique's team while Robert and Johnny teamed up on the other side. I was sitting on the sidelines, keeping score and refereeing like usual. I watched as Johnny and Robert beat Enrique and Oliver by ten points. Johnny, of course, began rubbing it in their faces and I just shook my head.
"Oh, leave them alone, Johnny. They played really well against you two." I said as the boys flopped down beside me and drank some water from their water bottles. "Oh yeah? Why don't you play us next?" Johnny challenged. I put my hand up in defense.
"Hey, we all know figure skating and beyblading are my two sports." I replied. Oliver drank the rest of his water then wiped his mouth with the back of his sleeve.
"Speaking of which, don't you have lessons in a little while, Celina?" He asked. A jolt-like feeling went through my body when I suddenly remembered he was right. I looked at my watch.
"Gah! I gotta be there in thirty minutes!" I exclaimed, bolting to my feet. My parents arranged for private lessons near Robert's place (because they knew we would be here today), but I still didn't want to be late. I hated being late. In fact, I liked to be early. I'm a very prompt person which I get mainly from my mother.
"Sorry guys, I'll see you later!" I said, giving the boys a little wave goodbye and making my way across the tennis court. But, before I could go any further, Robert ran over to me.
"Let me walk you out, Celina." He offered, taking my bag from my hands and throwing it over his shoulder. That's something I always admired about Robert. He was a true gentleman and I hope he never loses that.
"Thanks, Robert. You know, it's weird. My parents always come and remind me that it's time to go. I wonder why they didn't this time." I pondered. Robert and I made our way into his castle, which the doors were opened by Gustave, his butler, and headed for the dining room (one of many in his place).
"I, too, found that odd. But, perhaps they just simply lost track of time?" He suggested. I shrugged. "Could be. Ah, here we are." I said, as we found the dining room that our parents were in. But, just as I was about to knock, something my mother said made me steady my hand.
"…if Celina and Robert were to marry…" I didn't hear the rest of that sentence because my mouth was open in shock and I seriously thought I heard wrong. I looked over at Robert to see his reaction: his eyes were wider than plates and the color had drained from his face. Then, almost as if it was rehearsed, Robert and I pressed our ears to the door to listen in.
"Oh, well, that does sound like an interesting idea, Isabel, since the two of them get along so well." Robert's mother, Adalia, commented. "Also, we would love to have a daughter-in-law that comes from a good background so our two families can continue a good legacy together." Robert's father, Fredrick, agreed. I couldn't believe what I was hearing!
"Yes, I agree but, we would need to talk to Robert and Celina about this." My father, Esteban, suggested. Well, at least he's talking a little bit more sensibly! I mean, listen to them! They were making this decision before they even talked to us about it. How selfish was that?
I pulled my ear away from the door and looked at Robert. "Robert, what are we going to do about this?" I whispered, trying to make sure my parents didn't hear me but I could still tell they were all talking. He moved away from the door and shook his head.
"I don't know. I mean, I'm not trying to insult you or anything, Celina, but, I do not agree with this decision. I wish to choose my own bride not have one chosen for me." He explained and I nodded in agreement.
"I am in the same boat as you, Robert. I would like to choose who I marry as well." I said and then sighed. "But, we can't let them make a decision in there! We need to tell them how we feel, right here and now." I said, looking at him.
"I agree. Let's go in there." He said and we both burst through the doors, making the four adults jump and snap their heads toward us. My mother sighed in relief and put her head over her heart.
"Oh, Robert, Celina, it's you two. Thank goodness and oh my! Look at the time! Celina, we need to get to your skating lessons, immediately!" She said and stood up, my father following after her. I glared at them both.
"I don't care about that right now. I'll skip it but for now, sit down, the both of you!" I screamed at them. They were shocked at first but then, they gave me a scolding look. "Celina Alvarez, don't you talk to your mother and me that way, young lady!" My father reprimanded, but I ignored it.
"She has every right to talk to you two that way! As I have the right to speak to you two the same way!" Robert said, pointing to his parents, who stood up and gave him the same scolding look my parents were giving me.
"Robert, what has gotten into you? Where are your manners?" His mother said. Robert crossed his arms over his chest. "My manners are not with me at the moment. Right now, I am angry with the whole lot of you." He said, glaring at all the adults.
"Well then, do explain son, before I punish you!" His father shouted, tapping his foot impatiently. "You want to know what's up? How could you all make a decision about an arranged marriage between Robert and me without even talking to us first?" I said, putting my hands on my hips. The angered expressions on the adult's faces were wiped clean and they all looked at one another, shocked.
"You both heard that?" My mother asked. "Yes, we both heard it and we're disgusted by it." I said, kicking the doorframe angrily. My father sighed and took a step towards me.
"Celina, we didn't make a decision on that just yet. It was merely an idea…" I cut him off. "Don't lie to me! You all practically made a decision on it, we heard you!" I shouted. Mr. Jurgen ran a hand through his hair and sighed.
"Celina, Robert, I know this is difficult to take in right now but, you must understand. We were all just trying to think of what's best for both the Jurgen and Alvarez dynasty. You all know how important the history of our families is to us and even the rest of you kids. So please, try to understand where we're coming from here." He explained. Robert stepped towards him.
"I understand that, father, but now you need to understand where we're coming from. This is not the fourteenth century anymore; arranged marriages aren't done as often as they were then. And, we don't agree with this at all. We want to find our own bride or groom." He said, taking in everyone's expressions at his words. Robert's mother was the first to speak up.
"Is this how you truly feel, darling?" She asked and Robert nodded. My parents turned to me. "And the same goes for you, Celina?" My father asked and I nodded as well. The parents looked at one another then finally, turned to us and said:
"If this is your decision, Robert, Celina, then we will honor that." Mr. Jurgen said. "We won't force you two to marry if you do not want to." My mother said, smiling at me. I looked at my parents, my expression softening.
"You mean it?" I asked. My parents nodded. "Every word." My mother said and I smiled and embraced them. The Jurgens looked at Robert. "The same goes for us." His father said and he shook Robert's hand while his mother kissed him on the cheek.
So you thought that it went all wonderful and great from reading that, eh? Well, you're wrong. Shortly after that, and after my parents quickly called my skating teacher and explained we would be a little late, we headed over to the skating arena for my lessons. On the way there, my parents tried to convince me to go through with the marriage. I couldn't believe what they were saying! They didn't care about my feelings about this at all; they just wanted to keep their stupid family legacy all fresh and pretty with good genes from the Jurgen family.
I couldn't stand being around my parents after all that so that's when I made the decision to travel. I didn't want the boys knowing about the whole marriage thing or how my parents were being jerks about it, so I told them it was just for beyblading and figure skating. This, in a sense, wasn't entirely a full lie because that's what I have been doing these past three years so don't call me a liar because I'm not.
But, I knew I couldn't run away from my problems forever so, I'm on a plane, almost home. I mailed a letter to Robert, Johnny, Enrique and Oliver telling them I'm coming back and they said they would greet me at the airport (I didn't use any private transportation or anything on my travels).
I walked off the plane in the Leon International Airport and began making my way towards the entrance to greet my friends. It has been so long since I've seen them; I couldn't wait to greet them again. I didn't tell my parents I was coming home because I was still angry at them so it would only be the four boys meeting up with me here.
"Celina! Hey Celina! Over here! Guys, there she is!" The voice of Enrique (although his voice sounded much deeper) called out to me. I turned and saw four boys waving at me. They were all taller and more nicely built than they were three years ago. I grinned and practically ran over to them. The first to hug me was Enrique, who was now taller than me.
Next was Oliver, then Johnny and finally Robert who hugged me. I noticed that all four boys were taller than me now. Damn boys and their height. Either way, I didn't care. I was so happy to see them all that I hugged them each a second time.
"It's so good to see you guys! I've missed you all so much!" I exclaimed as they all smiled at me. "We've missed you too, Celina." Oliver said.
"And you've got to tell us all about your travels!" Johnny said. I laughed. "Yes, that does sound exciting but how about we get your bags first?" Robert suggested and they all came down with me to get my bags. They helped me carry them out into Oliver's private blimp (since, ya know, he was the closest one to my home country) and they took me back home to my castle.
It will be good to be home and I know there will be some changes since I've been gone. I just hope I can handle them.
From Author- So, this is the first chapter, you get a little about Celina's character but don't worry, as the story goes on, you'll get to know more of her personality as well. Now, if anyone has a problem with the way I may interpret any of the boy's personalities or whatever, I'm just doing what I believe their characters are. At least from what I could get from the show so please, no rude comments about that or anything. I just want good comments overall so please review to let me know how you like it so far!
