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Beyblade: Dark Reign

The world has been plunged into darkness and despair by Nemesis. As the resistance fights against Nemesis, they discover dark truths and must fight to save the world from Nemesis.

Dark Reign: Part 1

Under the Shadow

Madoka gazed towards Gingka leading the way through the deep forest. He was tall; his orange hair spiked up and then out slightly near the top as Phoenix's hair once did. His arms were muscular and his legs long and strong. His scarf once white now grey flapped around and his blue bandana had been reduced to a very thin one. The white Pegasus head and wings that were once printed on it were gone. His brown cargo pants were ripped and filthy and his vest no better. It was torn and dirty. His shirt underneath was a faded grey colour and the fingerless white gloves on his hands were now black. Around his waist was a black belt and a small compartment where Pegasus laid. On the other side of the belt was where Gingka's launcher was. Not that any one battled that way anymore.

Nemesis had created Bey Gauntlets, specially designed to allow a blader to fight with the power within a bey. A blader could literally summon their bey beast and fight with them. Madoka had never asked why Gingka kept his launcher. But then again, he didn't tell anyone things like that ever. Not anymore at least.

Madoka's gaze moved to the gauntlet on Gingka's arm. It was silver but was covered in scratches. In the center was a small round compartment where the blader's bey would go.

Finally, Madoka examined Gingka eyes. Once lovable and full of joy and happiness, Gingka's eyes had become depressed, strange, mysterious and dark. They seemed to hide something.

Gingka had changed, after Nemesis had defeated Gingka in battle that faithful day, everything changed. Nemesis quickly conquered the world and sealed it in eternal darkness.

In those five years, Gingka vanished. No one new where he went, or why but he was gone. With Gingka gone, Kyoya took up the role that Gingka had left.

Kyoya was a fierce and brave leader. He became extremely powerful, so powerful in fact that he became feared as the Beast King. He and Leone were the mightiest of the mighty. The bravest of the brave and the strongest of the strong. But that wasn't enough to escape the wrath of Nemesis' ultimate general, Black Heart.

Black Heart was the ultimate master of cruelty and suffering. He was twisted and malicious. He would unleash and pain in the darkest ways. He was Nemesis' greatest general. But in the same fashion as Gingka left, he appeared from nowhere.

He would wear black armour and a skull like mask that matched his jet-black hair. His bey beast Dark Core Pegasus was just as ruthless and evil as his master. Dark Core Pegasus would without mercy destroy all who opposed him. No one could or would stand up to Black Heart. That was Kyoya's mistake.

Kyoya knew if they wanted a chance at winning this war, they were going to have to take out as many pieces on the board that Nemesis controlled. Black Heart was on the top of the Beast King's list.

Kyoya went alone; he didn't want to endanger the lives of anyone else's. Benkei was the first to realize what Kyoya had done. And he was the one weeping the most upon them discovering Kyoya's ultimate demise at the hands of Black Heart.

Before Kyoya died, he told everyone to not lose hope. He told them that they had to keep going and to never lose faith. They had to stop Nemesis. They had to bring back that light.

Kyoya was buried and received a proper funeral and all. Everyone paid their respects. Leone was buried along with Kyoya, so the two could go on together. Forever.

And as their greatest leader fell, an old one returned. Gingka had returned just a few days after Kyoya's funeral. He had of course changed. He was scarred. Not just on the outside, but on the inside. But he refused to tell anyone what had happened, and eventually everyone stopped asking.

But then there was a change in the war. Black Heart vanished. Nemesis was furious that his greatest general had abandoned him, and it meant that the resistance now had a chance now that Black Heart was gone.

Gingka had been leading them since; they had fought many hard battles. They were slowly taking out Nemesis' small bases around the world. They were also recruiting bladers to join the resistance and remain around certain parts of the world to make sure Nemesis' didn't re-take control of those places.

Madoka turned her gaze to a boy with green hair about half the size of Gingka walking next to him. Kenta had changed too. He may be small but he had the pride of a lion. His eyes had turned gold, as if Ryuga had been reborn within Kenta. Kenta had inherited Ryuga's fierce fighting spirit and he and Sagittario were almost unstoppable. Kenta was wearing a faded yellow jacket with rips in it. He also wore blue jeans that were also ripped. On his arm was a golden gauntlet that had been made out of the remains of Ryuga's dragon gauntlet.

Madoka once again shifted her gaze, this time to Benkei. He was as tall as Gingka and his eyes were fierce. They were the same as Kyoya's now. Benkei was determined to continue what Kyoya had started and he and Bull would gladly continue the legacy of Kyoya and Leone. Benkei was wearing a grey beanie and a black and red jacket. He wore dark blue denim shorts and his clothing was ripped like everyone else's.

Madoka then looked to Tsubasa. His long silver hair shined in the light and his face bore a scar across his right cheek. He was wearing a black cloak and wore a dark brown vest with grey jeans. Once again, his clothes were ripped.

Madoka thought about how much everyone had changed. They all had seemed to become too serious for her liking. Tsubasa however, still had most of his original personality in tact. He didn't act all gloomy and he was the one who would crack a joke to break the suspense, even if no one was listening.

Madoka found it strange that Tsubasa hadn't changed all that much; Yu's death had really affected him at first. After Yu sacrificed himself so everyone could escape a collapsing building, Tsubasa was devastated. Yu was Tsubasa's best friend, and he was unable to accept Yu was gone. But then he did. He managed to overcome what was happening. This was something that no one else was able to do.

"Gingka," said Madoka. "I'm tired. We've been walking all day, and I don't think I can walk any further."

Gingka paused, and so did Kenta, Benkei and Tsubasa. "We have to keep moving."

"Maybe we should stop?" suggested Kenta.

"No," replied Gingka coldly.

"I'm a bit tired too," commented Benkei.

"We need our rest," stated Tsubasa.

"If we get attacked out here," started Gingka.

"We don't have the energy to battle if they do," interrupted Tsubasa.

"Fine," spat Gingka and they sat down.

No one spoke as the small fire crackled. They sat in a circle around it and tried to absorb as much heat as the fire would allow.

Madoka hated this silence. It was probably because she had to put up with it everyday. But she was ready to snap from it.

"Is there a reason why we're always silent?" asked Madoka.

Kenta looked at Benkei and Benkei looked at Kenta. Tsubasa looked down and Gingka didn't move at all.

"Well Gingka," said Madoka impatiently. She regretted what she just did. Gingka was someone you wouldn't quarrel with.

"There's nothing to talk about," he replied coldly. He turned his head away so she wouldn't look into his dark cold eyes. Eyes full of nothing. Eyes full of emptiness. Eyes full of lies.

"Drop the act!" snapped Madoka. "I know your lying! But why! Why have you changed! Why did you leave!"

"Madoka stop," pleaded Tsubasa as he placed his head on her arm. Madoka brushed it away and stood up.

"Answer me!" snapped the dark brown haired girl.

Gingka refused to turn his head towards her.

"I said answer me!" roared Madoka as she brought her hand out and slapped Gingka so his head turned her way.

"It's none of your business!" spat Gingka as tears formed in his eyes and he stood up. "You don't understand what happened to me! And you never will! So let it go!"

"No I won't Gingka!" cried Madoka. "I can't stand this anymore! It's bad enough that Nemesis controls all the pieces! But I can't stand the fact that you're hiding something from us! As well as the fact that when you actually talk, its about a mission of some sort! Why can't you be like you used too!"

"Stop this!" interrupted Kenta.

"Back off shrimp!" scorned Gingka with a deadly gaze.

Kenta backed down immediately, Gingka's gaze looked as if it would kill.

"Hey!" snapped Benkei as he stood up to defend Kenta. "Don't pick on him! He's your friend!"

"Why should I?" shot back Gingka. "Not like you're a threat or anything! I hear you crying every night! You're still grieving over Kyoya's death! Well here's a news flash! He's gone! Get over it!"

Benkei backed down the same as Kenta. Gingka's eyes were glowing dangerously black, and he looked like he was going to murder someone.

"Stop this!" cried Tsubasa as he stepped in front of Benkei and Kenta. "We're supposed to be a team! Fighting won't solve anything!"

"Get lost bird boy!" snarled Gingka. "This doesn't concern you!"

"It does!" replied Tsubasa angrily. "Everything concerns all of us! Not just you! I don't know what happened to you in those five years, but you've turned into a real jerk! What are you hiding anyway! You're supposed to e our great leader yet you give us no reason to follow you!"

Gingka's face was full of pure hatred. "I dare you to say that again."

"You don't deserve to be leader!" snapped Tsubasa. "Kyoya was twice the leader you'll ever be!

With those words, Gingka pounced on Tsubasa like a demon. Gingka threw a punch at Tsubasa that knocked him back. Gingka continued the onslaught and came upon the Eagle blader. Gingka sent punch after punch at Tsubasa. The rest of the team was too shocked to say anything or move.

Madoka in fear cringed at every blow Gingka laid on Tsubasa. She looked into his eyes. They were dark, filled off hatred and despair. Full of nothing. Full of darkness.

Tsubasa managed to defect one of Gingka's punches and kicked his leader off of himself. Gingka fell onto his back and Tsubasa leaped up onto his feet like an acrobat. But Gingka was just as fast. Tsubasa cried out as Gingka planted his fist in his torso. Tsubasa stumbled back and screamed.

But Gingka wasn't done. Like a tiger attacking its prey, Gingka jumped at Tsubasa. They fell to the ground and Gingka's strong hands made their way around the grey haired boy's neck.

"Gah," coughed Tsubasa as he tried to break Gingka's hold over him. But Gingka's hands refused to budge.

"Stop!" cried Madoka with tears in her eyes. "Please stop!"

Gingka didn't listen and Tsubasa began to panic. He looked at Gingka's expression and saw the malicious grin on his face. He had seen that grin somewhere, but he couldn't think where.

"Stop!" pleaded Madoka again. But Gingka refused to listen.

Tsubasa looked to his side and saw a stick lying in the thin grass. He grabbed the stick and jammed it into Gingka's arm.

"Ahhhhh!" roared Gingka as he stood up and pulled the stick from his arm and threw it to the ground.

Tsubasa got up and tried to stay on his feet. He was close to passing out. In a matter of a minute, Gingka had already drained all of Tsubasa's energy.

Gingka licked his lips before charging forward, but Benkei finally stepped in and landed a shattering punch on Gingka's stomach. The Pegasus blader went flying and crashed into a tree. Gingka slumped to the ground unconscious.

Gingka slowly opened his eyes as the birds sung. He looked at once had been the fire before examining his friends lying on the ground covered by old dirty blankets. He himself had one on him, and his arm had been bandaged where Tsubasa had stabbed him.

Gingka silently threw his blanket off before wondering a little away from his sleeping companions.

"Dammit!" exclaimed Gingka as he punched a tree. "Why did I do it again! I can't let this happen! I did so much to come back! I can't go back now!"

Gingka fell to his knees as he began to cry.

The gang exited the bushes so that they were now on a cliff face.

"Come on out!" called out Gingka.

A boy a little shorter then Gingka with white hair appeared from some bushes. He was wearing a dark green trench coat, blue jeans and a white t-shirt. On his arm was a purple bey gauntlet.

"Hyoma," stated Gingka.

"Gingka," replied Hyoma. "Good to see you again. I heard you were dead. Well, after you disappeared and all."

Gingka didn't reply.

"I can't let you in you know," continued Hyoma. "You could all be imposters."

"I'll fight you," declared Kenta as he stepped forward and held up his golden bey gauntlet.

"Fine then," said Hyoma as he took out Stone Aries and set it in his gauntlet.

Kenta took his own bey and set it in his gauntlet.

"3!" cried Hyoma.

"2!" added Kenta.

"1!" cried them both.

"Let it rip!"

Kenta's gauntlet glowed gold while Hyoma's glowed purple. A purple ram appeared next to Hyoma while a golden centaur appeared next to Kenta.

"Charge Sagittario!" commanded Kenta and the centaur raced forward.

"I see you've forgotten that my Ram can move faster then Sagittario can!" spat Hyoma.

Aries jumped out of the way and Sagittario crashed into a rock.

"Oh yeah!" exclaimed Kenta. "Well, take this!"

Sagittario charged again, but Aries dodged. Sagittario attacked, and Aries continued to maneuver around Kenta's attacks.

"Your wasting your energy," teased Hyoma.

"Shut up!" scorned Kenta. "Special move! Sagittario Flame Claw!"

Sagittario drew a flaming arrow and launched it at Aries. But the ram was still quick enough to dodge the attack.

"Boring," stated Hyoma.

"Special move!" roared Kenta. "Sagittario Arrow Mirage!"

This time Sagittario drew a whole heap of arrows and shot them towards Aries.

"Alright Kenta!" cheered Benkei.

"Aries isn't fast enough to dodge this many arrows," added Madoka.

"Special move!" interrupted Hyoma. "Wind Storm Assault!"

A small tornado appeared around the ram and deflected the arrows.

"Dammit," cursed Kenta.

"This match is mine," stated Hyoma.

To be continued:

Well, that's the first chapter. Hope you all enjoyed. Please review! I want to know what you thought.