With the new season of the bachelor out I decided to have a bachelor of my own Beyblade style.

Hikaru rolled her eyes as she walked by a pack of squealing girls. It was that time of year again the auditions for the bachelor had come to Japan and the mysterious bachelor this year was said to be a blader although it didn't mention who. She just tucked a piece of hair behind her ear and continued walking to the WBBA her lunch break was over and it was time to head back to work as Ryo's assistant.

"Hikaru just the girl I was looking for"Ryo said cheerfully as HIkaru stepped into his office. As she looked at him she saw Ginga and Madoka off to the side but before she could ask them what they were doing here Madoka spoke.

"Ginga you must be starving we better get going"Madoka said grabbing her boyfriend and practically dragging him out the door.

"No I-" Ginga tried to speak but stopped when Madoka suggested going to his favorite burger place. Hikaru watched them go confused before looking back at Ryo.

"Kids"he said laughing. Hikaru raised one of her perfectly groomed eyebrows sensing that something was definitely off but decided not to press it. With Ryo something was always off and sometimes it was better not to ask.

"Why were you looking for me is it about the upcoming tournament"Hikaru asked instead.

"No I actually have some good news for you. It's about time for me to step down. Spend some quality time with Ginga. Now i've talked to Tsubasa and he's great but he needs a co-director for when he travels"Ryo said looking at Hikaru who was shocked. She couldn't believe it when she took this job as Ryo's assistant it was just a part of her who didn't want to give up beyblading but she had never expected to take his spot. But at the same time it would be a nice pay raise and she could finally get a house. Besides she already did a lot of the work for Ryo and what she didn't do she could learn quickly.

"Sir are you asking me"she asked making sure she had heard him right. She even gave her arm a slight pinch where he couldn't see to make sure this wasn't a dream.

"Of course I believe you and Tsubasa could do some great things. Besides the pay raise would be nice"he said adding the last part knowing how much she hated her small 1 bedroom apartment. "There is just one condition"he said.

"Ok…."Hikaru said cautiously. She never liked Ryo's stipulations and she assumed this one was no different.

"The WBBA wants to get people really talking so this year since the bachelor is a blader we also want to send someone else from the WBBA in as a contestant that also blades"he said.

"I'm not a blader anymore"Hikaru explained frowning. Of course this job was too good to be true Ryo just needed her to go on the show for publicity. That was probably the real reason Madoka was in Ryo's office, she was suggesting her as the candidate with Ginga's help no doubt. Hikaru loved her best friend but ever since Madoka started dating Ginga the couple had become determined matchmakers. Hikaru had to give them credit though they had set up Julian and Sophie, Deshan and Mei Mei, and Alexi and Lyra.

"What about Selen ask her"Hikaru said. Female bladers were few and far between and thanks to Madoka and Ginga the choices were even fewer.

"Well we could but she isn't exactly very popular or the best for images"Ryo explained. Hikaru sighed she thought the whole idea of the show was stupid but the more she thought about it the more she wanted this job.

"You don't have to win or anything just last a few weeks unless of course you fall for the bachelor"Ryo said winking at Hikaru who blushed. She hugged her notebook closer to her chest and gave Ryo her best glare.

"I don't need to rely on a show to find me a boyfriend"Hikaru said. Ryo looked at her and had to bite her lip to keep from laughing. If it wasn't for the crimson shade of her cheeks he would have thought she was actually mad at him. As she stared at Ryo she continued to think about the job in her head as well as this one major stipulation.

"If you say yes the plane leaves tomorrow we have a train ticket for you. Take the rest of the day to think about it"Ryo said handing over the ticket. Hikaru took it and walked out of the office. The whole way home she looked at the ticket before getting to her door. She ate and got ready for bed like usual but when she laid down she felt a drop of water land on her cheek. At first she thought she had just imagined it but when she felt it again she glared up at the ceiling where she saw a small leak.

"Ugh"she groaned rolling over to get away from the water. She had to get out of this apartment and when she turned over her eyes saw the train ticket that was on her nightstand.

"Fine"she said flinging the blankets off her body. She may as well pack since the leak was going to keep her up all night anyway.

The next morning Hikaru got on the train with no problems and when she got to the mansion she stood in awe. It looked more like a castle than anything and had a huge iron gate.

"Hey Hikaru glad to see you decided to come"Kenta said smiling and waving as he saw Hikaru. She eyed him suspiciously Ryo had a bit too much to do with all of this for her liking.

"Kenta what are you doing here"Hikaru asked praying Kenta was not the next bachelor. He was sweet but he was more like a baby brother to her.

"I'm the host isn't it great"he said smiling.

"So if you're the host you know who the bachelor is"Hikaru said hoping Kenta would tell her. He probably wasn't allowed to tell her but it was worth a try.

"Hippity Hop"Yuu said launching himself at the girl. Hikaru was caught off guard and was forced to step back to keep her balance as Yuu hugged her. She couldn't help but smile a bit Yuu definitely hadn't changed. Then she frowned again not Yuu too why was he here?

"I'm helping Kenshi host"he said as if reading her mind. She let out yet another sigh of relief Yuu was not the man for her either. Then she shook her head she wasn't here to find love she was just here to enjoy the paid vacation and stay for a few weeks before heading home to her new job.

"Go ahead and head inside we prepared a dress for you because of the short notice"Kenta explained. Hikaru just nodded picking up her bag again and heading into the mansion. She made her way up to a room with her name on it and stepped inside where she found a huge queen sized bed. Hikaru just smiled as she put her suitcase on the bed to unpack this might be nice after all.

"Holy crap"she mumbled when she opened the closet to find it full of evening gowns which must have cost a fortune she hoped this hadn't come out of the WBBA's pocket.

"Guess I better find one to wear for tonight"Hikaru mumbled to herself. Her hand stopped on a purple dress that mirrored the color of her eyes almost perfectly. Once she tried it on she realized the sleeveless dress was extremely tight at the top but flowed out a bit past her waist with a slit up to her knee revealing her toned legs. It also had silver accents and gems on it that went great with some silver shoes. She decided to leave her hair down and settle for some simple makeup. It's not like her hair would cooperate with her even if she wanted to look good for this mystery bachelor which she didn't. She heard a knock on the door and went outside to where her limo was waiting.

When she stepped out she was smiling until her purple eyes met amber ones and her eyes widened in fear.

"It's been awhile Hasama"the voice said as it let out a sinister chuckle that made Hikaru's blood run cold. Of all the bladers for this to be it had to be him. She froze in place next to her limo and debated getting back in the limo but she couldn't move. Her mind was yelling at her legs to move but she couldn't do it.

"Hikaru it's time to head on inside"Kenta said trying to ease her along. Hikaru's eyes finally broke away from his and she saw Kenta looking at her nervously. She nodded faking a smile as she slowly walked closer to what was surely her doom.

"Ryuga"she heard a voice squeal as it peeked it's head out from inside the mansion. Hikaru looked at the blonde female and saw the drink in her hand she was obviously already heavily intoxicated. Hikaru was going to walk past Ryuga in fact if she could have she would have ran but she couldn't let her fear show he fed off of it. Instead she walked over to him mentally cursing herself as well as Ryo for putting her in this situation. When she got to him she tried to smile but the smile didn't quite reach her eyes and Ryuga wasn't fooled. She tried to bow and walk inside but he grabbed her wrist so hard she was sent crashing into his chest.

"You clean up well Hasama"he whispered in her ear before letting her go. She felt chills go up her spine but just managed a small "thanks" before walking inside.