Chapter 3
Turning Things Around
"But Valor…why?"
I couldn't get Mr. Dickenson's question out of my head. It would replay over and over. I guess I couldn't believe I actually did it even though I sworn that I never would. But it was too late to turn everything around. I made my decision and nothing could change my mind. So I thought.
"Valor are you sure you want to do this?" my aunt Yomi asked. "I mean its okay for you to give Beyblading up but do you really have to move all the way to Hayate? Why can't you just stay here?"
"Because…this way I won't be in a place filled with my bad memories. In this case….I have one bad memory here and I don't want to be near it. That's why I'm leaving."
"But can't you leave a different day? I mean look at that heavy pouring rain. You can get sick."
I finished packing my bag and I put it on. "Sorry aunt Yomi. But this is my life…not yours." I gave her a hug. I could feel her tears streaming down her face. I let go and whispered goodbye. She waved and I walked to the door and with that…I was gone.
"Can someone stop her?"
~.xxx.~
I stood in the pouring rain waiting for the train to take me to Hayate where hopefully I will remain there for the rest of my life. Standing there, I couldn't help but want to cry. But why should I cry? I thought I didn't care about being on the team? The truth of the matter was I really wanted to be on the team. For once in my life I was about to be a part of something I really loved, but unfortunately, rejection got its way. None of them wanted me on the team.
"Why did I come here in the first place?"
"You came here because you were looking for something."
I turned around to see Kai leaning on a pole with his arms crossed.
"How did you find me?"
"Who else?"
I thought about it for a minute and sighed.
"Mr. Dickenson?" Kai nodded his head. "Why did you come here? I thought you're with them?"
"Why is it when Tyson says one opinion everyone else thinks that's what everyone on the team feels too?"
"Great minds think alike?"
Kai got out of his position and walked towards me.
"It's because everyone else is too scared to speak up."
I lowered my head to face the wet ground. "But you're in luck Valor because I'm not scared to speak up."
I immediately raised my head when I heard him say that. My eyes met with his and I could see the seriousness in his eyes.
"What are you saying Kai?"
"Isn't it obvious Valor? Unlike everyone else……I want you on the team."
My eyes widened in surprise. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
"What?! But why? I lost to Tyson and a deal's a deal. Besides…I embarrassed myself enough."
"So what? You're just going to runaway to another town? And did you ever come to think that you are just as good as Tyson?
I didn't know what to say to that. I was too shocked to know what to say. Did Kai really think I was just as good as Tyson? My eyes began to fill up with tears. Kai sighed and said, "Why do you think your mother named you Valor?" I answered by shrugging my shoulders. "It's because valor means bravery and she knew you were going to be brave for your whole life."
"She could've named me Valor because she liked that name."
"Maybe but I think it's because of that."
"But Kai…I'm not brave."
Kai went through his pocket and took something out.
"But maybe with this you can be."
Kai opened his hand to reveal it. I gasped.
"Where the hell did you get this?"
"Well I went to Mr. Dickenson's office to talk to him about you and he told me the story of your past and what you did. I knew what you were doing was a bad idea so I decided to chase you down and hopefully change your mind. He told me where you were and before I left he gave me Diaphin to give to you hopefully that it would help to change your mind."
I stood there frozen for while. Tears started to fill my eyes. I lifted my head to face Kai and said, "Why do you want me on the team?!"
"Because believe it or not you're really better then Tyson."
"Oh really?! Or is it because you feel sorry for me? Is it because of my past? Is it because I was once the World Champion but that was taken from me when I had to give it all up and later on was humiliated on national television?! Is that why?!"
My voice echoed. I was screaming so loud in pain.
"Valor I-"
I broke down and fell to the ground.
"Because of my mother…I don't know who I am anymore! She took away something that was so important to me and eventually…my father died and I had no one that would be there for me and encourage me to keep on Beyblading. No one! It's all her fault that I'm a nobody now and my life is nothing but a huge mess and a damn lie! I will never forgive her for what she did!!"
My voice was way louder and it could be heard from afar. I was still on my knees quivering because of the cold and crying in pain. Kai gasped. He didn't know my life was this bad. He couldn't believe how hurt I was. I got up and began to run away but Kai grabbed my arm and stopped me. "Kai let go of me!!" Eventually he grabbed me so hard I bumped into to him and fell into his arms where I cried even more. My head was against his chest and his arms were tightly around me.
"Valor…I know how hurt you are from everything but…running away isn't the answer to it." He said with a firm voice.
The rain began to pour harder and harder. "The nightmare you have all the time will soon be over. I promise." Surprisingly, the rain poured lightly and eventually it stopped and the sky cleared up. I looked up at the sky with Kai's arms still around me. I cleared my throat signaling him that he can let me go.
I looked at him for a while and said, "Thank you."
Kai smiled and said, "I think it's time to go to Tyson and the others and convince them that you deserve to be on the team. A deal is a deal but this deal was an unreasonable one."
I nodded my head and began to walk out of the station.
"So you're coming or what Kai?"
He smiled and followed up. I hope he's right.
~.xxx.~
Kai and I reached the gym.
"Are you sure this is going to work Kai?"
"Just trust me and just go in there."
I took a deep breath and went in.
I saw Tyson and all of them standing in the same spot talking. It looked like they haven't moved at all the last time.
"Hey Tyson!" I called.
"What are you doing here Valor?" Tyson noticed that Kai was behind me. "Hey Kai. What are you doing here?"
"I came here to support Valor."
"For what?"
"For the time that I've knew you Tyson, your personality was nothing but arrogant but up to this point, I don't think arrogant is the best word to describe your attitude anymore."
"Hey! What's that's supposed to mean?! And I thought you were on our side?"
"Unfortunately for you I'm on her side. Unlike all of you I want Valor on the team. Maybe some of you want her on the team too but you're all just scared to speak up because of Tyson."
Everyone stood silent having nothing to say.
"Because of me? What about me?! I don't get why they can't-"
"Tyson!" I said. "This isn't between you and Kai. This is between you and me. I came here to hopefully make you reconsider about this whole situation and put me on the team. Kai's only here as support."
"Why do you want to be on the team anyways?"
"You want to know why? It's because it has amazing players like all of you guys. You guys have an amazing team and I just want to be part of it. Beyblading is my life. Always has and always will be. I wasn't able to be on a team before but I was hoping that finally I could be on one and I was hoping that this team would be it." I turned around and slowly walked away. "But I was wrong."
"Hey Valor!" called Ray. "I want you on the team."
With that, everyone began to speak up and say that they wanted me on the team.
"So do I." said Max. "I mean your moves are unbelievably awesome."
"Yeah especially your Drafnite's fire power!" added Daichi.
"So you'd definitely be an excellent addition to the Bladebreakers." said Kenny.
"And besides, this way I won't be the only girl here and it would be nice for once to see a girl on this team battle then a guy." Hilary said.
I was so happy with everyone's words.
"Thanks you guys."
Everyone was smiling and laughing but Tyson however didn't have that look on his face that I was hoping for. "All I'm waiting for is you Tyson."
Tyson's fists began to shake. He then turned to face me having a huge goofy smile on his face.
"Of course I'm going to say yes Valor!" I was shocked. At first he did nothing but protest but now he's all happy?! "I really am sorry for how I treated you Valor I really am. I guess I was scared that you would get in the way of our friendship and in the way of our chances to winning again this year and the fact that you're a girl."
"Thanks Tyson."
"No problem. So how about we start a fun training session? I would really like to see your Drafnite's attack again."
"Oh about Drafnite. I can't exactly use him no more."
"Why not Valor?"
"Because…I have something else that I've been dying to use for a long time." I took out my black and blue Beyblade from my pocket and revealed it to everyone. "Everyone, I'd you to meet my Beyblade Diaphin. Diaphin is my bit beast and this Beyblade right here is the first one I ever got and it's still in its natural state meaning its look never changed." I put a tight grip on my Beyblade. "I can't believe it's still the same as it was the last time I had it."
"Whoa! That's a pretty neat Beyblade Valor!" exclaimed Daichi. "C-c-can I touch it?" he asked with sparkly eyes.
"Of course you can. Better yet, why don't you hold it?"
"Really?!" I nodded my head and handed my Beyblade to Daichi. "Awesome!"
"Hey Daichi!" called Tyson. "Quit hogging her blade and give it back! I want to see her Diaphin in action." Daichi laughed and gave my Diaphin back.
"Thanks Valor."
"No problem." I said with a smile. With that, I put my Beyblade in my launcher and so did Tyson.
"Hey Tyson," called Ray. "Don't hog the battle 'cause we all want a shot at battling Valor."
"Yeah! You already had one with her." added Max.
"Don't worry. So Valor you ready?"
I gave him a wink and said, "Ready than I ever been."
"3…2...1...LET IT RIP!"
Our Beyblade's automatically hit each other before they even hit the dish.
"Whoa!"
"Hey Tyson? You want to see my Diaphin's attack?"
"You bet!"
"Alright Diaphin! Let's bring it back to old times!" Diaphin spinned away from Dragoon getting ready to attack. "Diaphin! Tsunami Cycle!"
Just like Drafnite's Firaga Blaze, Diaphin's Tsunami Cycle was a huge funnel shape of water.
"Whoa!" Everyone was speechless by the how strong Diaphin's attack was.
"Diaphin attack!" Diaphin move towards Dragoon and trapped it in its attack. The attack went faster and faster capturing Dragoon and making it unable to attack.
"That is one strong attack Valor!" said Tyson.
"To bad it's over!"
"Huh?!" The water storm stopped and disappeared leaving Diaphin still spinning and Dragoon out of sight. "Hey, where did my Beyblade go?"
"Whoops. Looks like I overdid it." I pointed to the ground where Tyson's Beyblade was. "Sorry."
"Nah. That's okay. At least now I know what you're made of. Why don't you take a break Valor? Your Diaphin needs it anyways."
"Sure. Thanks."
I walked away and Daichi and Ray decided to battle it out. I noticed that Kai was outside staring up at the sky. I walked outside.
"Hey Kai."
"Oh. Hey Valor. That was some battle."
"Thanks. You know, I can't wait to battle you."
"After seeing that battle I'm scared to." I laughed at his attempt at making a joke.
"Sorry Kai but joking isn't your thing."
"Yeah I know but it made you smile right?"
I smiled and bit my lip. I leaned in towards him and gave him a kiss on the cheek. I couldn't help but notice him blush.
"Look at Mr. Serious blush."
"What was that for?"
A smiled and laughed and ran back to the gym. I turned around as I ran and said, "Thank you for everything Kai!" I gave him a smiled sweetly and turned around.
Kai smiled and chuckled. "Valor! Get ready for me later on 'cause I won't go easy on you!"
Kai stood there holding Dranzer in his hand.
Get ready Dranzer. We are in for an amazing journey with someone who can change my life.
~.xxx.~
So that was chapter 3 people…again sorry it's crap but again I did try my best to make it good and I always do. Anyways, hope you guys enjoy! =D Thanks for reading!
Oh yeah, just to let you know the next chapter is not a continuation of this chapter. The continuation of this chapter would be Chapter 5. Chapter 4 would be a special chapter. (That is if you guys care =D)
