The Power Within

Yup, another chapter! ^^ I actually know where this is going now! ^^ Hehe. Oh yeah, I don't own Beyblades. And, yeah, I changed the title cuz Twisted Fate had virtually nothing to do with this fic.

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//FLASHBACK//

"WHAT?!! You lost?! To who?!"

Ray lowered his eyes, "To some guy called Tierne. It was weird, there was some giant shark that cameout of his beyblade." Mariah was fuming, "But how could you lose? You're the best blader around!!" Lee glanced at Ray casually, "It was a bit beast. My grand father has one. And he's going to give it to me."

Ray stared at Lee. He was going to get a bit beast?! Lee was a good blader, but Ray was sure that he was better than Lee. He narrowed his eyes. If Lee was getting a bit beast, than so will he.

Lee's grandfather was in his Dojo, meditating. Suddenly, the door slid open and Ray stepped in, followed by Lee and Mariah. The young boy knelt in front of him and bowed his head respectfully, "E-excuse me... I-I just wanted to know... where can I get a bit beast?" The old man fixed his gaze on Ray. He heard someone snicker. He turned to the source of the noise. It was Lee. His grandson was confident that Ray was not going to get a bit beast. And that he would surely get it from him. The old man nodded to Ray. The black-haired boy was fierce. His eyes shone with determination. Ray was so unlike Lee. They were both good bladers. But Ray was more determined and noble. He closed his eyes. 'The choice is yours, Drigger.'

The grand father opened his eyes and said to both of the boys, "Take out your beyblades." They both did, somewhat confused. Behind the grandfather, the engraved tiger on the wall began to glow. Suddenly, a jet of light shot from the wall to Ray's beyblade. The old man smiled, 'Good choice, Drigger.' He bowed his head to both of the young ones, "The white tiger has made its decision."

Ray left the Dojo in high spirits. He didn't notice Lee's venomous glare, but Mariah did.

//END OF FLASHBACK//

The white beyblade landed at Ray's feet with a metallic clang. Ray sighed and picked it up. It was cracked in several places. "Well, I guess training's over." Ray kicked a small pebble over the ledge. And sighed again. He didn't have anything to do now.

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"RAY!!"

Ray whirled around, surprised. It was Tyson. "Tyson? What are you doing here?" Tyson climbed onto the ledge and helped Max up. "Max? You're here too?" They caught their breath before explaining, "We came... to find you." Ray's eyes widened, "What?" Tyson recovered from the hike up and started angrily, "Ray!! What the big idea?! We're a team!! How could you betray us?! Why, you're no better than-" Max cut him off, and continued, more gently than Tyson, "Ray, why did you leave us? We don't really care if you don't have a bit beast anymore. You're still a mean blader."

Ray stared at Max for a moment. Then at Tyson, "You guys serious?" They both nodded. Ray turned around and thought. They obviously didn't care wether or not he had a bit beast. But Ray definately cared. He queezed his eyes shut. Whatever. But he wasn't about to betray them. This time, it was going to be different. He turned back to his friends and smiled, "Alright. Let's go guys!"

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Kai glanced at them. They had somehow managed to pull Ray back. Hm. He spoke, "Alright, you were lucky today was only the registration day. Tomorrow will be our match against the White Tigers. Be ready. Go train for a while." They turned to leave. Kai had one more thing to say though, "And Ray." The black-haired boy turned, Kai continued, his back turned to Ray, "Let go of the past." Kai walked away. Ray just stared then ran to catch up with Tyson and Max, Kai's words still in his mind.

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Tyson flopped onto his bed, exhausted. He couldn't help but complain, "I'm exhausted." Kai was the only who bothered to answer, "If you are tired after that, then maybe you shouldn't battle tomorrow." Tyson sat up, suddenly feeling very energetic, "What?! No way! I'm in top shape! Just bring them on! They'll be sorry!" Kai closed his eyes, not bothering to answer Tyson's stupid overconfidence. Tyson glanced around and leaned back into his bed. Tomorrow was going to be a great day.

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Ray on the other hand, was not lookig foward to the tournament tomorrow. I'm going to fight against the White Tigers tomorrow. He closed his eyes and opened them almost right after. I always knew this was going to happen. What am I so nervous? He turned in his bed. I don't understand. Do I still miss being a part of the White Tigers? Yes, I do. We used to have so much fun together. But that was in the past.

Kai's words earlier that day rang into his mind. Let go of the past. Ray turned again and said to himself, "He's right, I have to let go of the past. The White Tigers aren't my team anymore. I'm in the Blade Breakers now." He closed his eyes and dozed off, into a dreamless slumber.

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Ok, this chapter is shorter than the other one. Oups. Oh well. Well, the next chapter is the battle Blade Breakers vs. White Tigers! Be sure to tune in! ^^ And don't forget to review!
Well, this is Kutory signing off! Hehe.