Here's chapter 4. Here we get to the Adventure part of the story.
When the plane landed, it was nearly nightfall. Everyone got out in pairs and after making sure that all were accounted for, Tala went to the front and faced the group.
"Okay everyone, the Abbey isn't far from here. Before we go on, there are two things I want done. First, everyone will stay in pairs at all times. It'll be safer that way. No one but myself is allowed to go alone. Second, we'll need to disable the Abbey's security system. There are cameras everywhere in that place and all around the perimeter. If Boris catches us, we're done for."
"Can we choose who our partners are?" Max asked.
"Fine, but do it quickly."
"I pick Mariam!" Max said immediately.
"Hilary's with me," Tyson said with finality.
"I'll go with Ray!" Mariah said quickly before Lee could interrupt.
"I'll stick with Eddy," Michael said.
"I pick Kevin," Daichi said.
"I'll stay with Lee," Ozuma said.
"Dunga's with me!" Joseph exclaimed.
"I'll go with Kai," Hiro said. Kai glared at him, but kept silent.
"Okay then, that leaves Kenny, Emily, Rick and Gary," Tala said. "Kenny and Emily, you two stay together. You're the brains here and we need you to shut down the Abbey's security."
"You got it!" Emily said.
"Gary and Rick, I guess you're partners."
Everyone partnered up and Tala led the way. When they came to a bridge, Tala stopped and turned around.
"Across this bridge is the road leading to the Abbey. Once we cross it, Kenny and Emily will hack into the mainframe and shut off the camera system so Boris can't detect us. After the security is down, the rest of us will go inside and split off into three teams to look for Black Dranzer. Unfortunately, even I don't know where Boris keeps it. He's moved it to a secret location. I'll go by myself and warn you if I see Boris. Understood?"
Everyone nodded. They crossed and then Kenny and Emily found a place to sit and began trying to access the Abbey's main computer.
"I should warn you now, once the power is off, it won't take Boris long to notice," Tala told them. "I don't know how long it'll take him to get the system back up, so we have to move fast. Also, there are guards here that are trained to kill. If you come across them, either run or surrender. We don't want any casualties."
At the word kill, Tyson instinctively pulled Hilary closer to him. Max and Mariam exchanged worried looks and Ray gave Mariah's hand a squeeze along with a reassuring smile.
"We're in the main computer," Kenny said. When they tried to access the security system, an "Access Denied" notice came up.
"Oh great there's a firewall," Emily said.
"If we work together, we can hack it in a couple of minutes," Kenny said.
"Hurry, you guys," Tala said.
"Won't Boris know that you're messing with the computer?" Hilary asked.
"We've already taken care of that. There's a cloaking system installed on both our computers so that no other network can detect our activities," said Emily.
"We're in!" Kenny said excitedly.
"Alright, let's go!" Tala said.
The group (minus Kenny and Emily) ran ahead until they came across a large black building. Kai's eyes filled with hatred at the sight. This time I'll take that bastard down for good!
Tala turned to the group one last time. "Max, Tyson, and Ray, you'll be the first group. Ozuma, Hiro, and Daichi, you'll be the second group. Michael, Rick, and Dunga, you'll be the third group"
Tala opened the door and all of them went inside. After everyone was in, they split up into their respective teams and went separate directions. Group 1 went north, Group 2 went east and Group 3 went west.
Group 2 eventually came upon the student dorms, and luckily, everyone was asleep. They backed out slowly and went the opposite direction, which led to three guards spotting them. Turning around, they ran and split into three separate pairs going in three separate directions in an attempt to confuse the guards.
Group 3 stumbled upon the medical ward.
"Oh good, a bed. Can we take a few minutes to rest?" Joseph asked.
"Yeah, I'm beat from all this running," Dunga complained. Gary nodded in agreement.
"No, you cannot rest," Michael said. "We have to find Black Dranzer and get out of here before Boris finds us or anyone else in the group."
"Get up and keep going!" Rick said harshly.
The three muttered their displeasure, but did as they were told.
Tala went straight to Boris's chambers and saw that he wasn't there. "Either he's not in the building or he's with Black Dranzer…and if he's with Black Dranzer that means…" A frightening realization hit him just then. "He knows we're here…"
Group 1 hadn't come across anyone yet. They seemed to be descending as they had gone done down several stairs already. Eventually, they came upon the ground floor. The corridor was almost pitch-black and it was only because of Ray and Mariah that they were able to know where they were going.
"This place gives me the creeps," Hilary said.
"I know. Me too," Mariah agreed. "How about we just blow the whole thing up after we find Black Dranzer?"
"I'm afraid I can't allow that," said a menacing voice.
The lights suddenly flickered on and in front of them stood the object of the Bladebreaker's hatred, Boris.
"You see, none of you will be getting out of here alive, so blowing up the building is certainly out of the question. You're looking for Black Dranzer? Only I know where it resides. However, I'd be willing to take you to it if you do me one favor."
"What's that you sick freak?" Ray practically growled at him.
"Give me Hilary and I'll lead you to Black Dranzer."
"What?! Forget it!" Max shouted.
"What do you want with her Boris?" Mariah demanded.
"I need her in order to release Black Dranzer from its blade. She's the only one of you that possesses the purity required to free him."
"What are you talking about?" Mariam asked.
"Hilary is the only one who has never had contact with a Bit-Beast. When she touches the bit-chip on Black Dranzer, it will be released, as there is nothing to interfere and fight to keep it inside the blade. Were anyone else to touch it, your Bit-Beast would immediately stop the process in order to protect you. Hilary however, doesn't have a connection with a Bit-Beast so there is nothing to protect her." He let out a wicked laugh.
"You're crazy if you think I'll ever help you!" Hilary shouted at him.
"On the contrary my dear, you don't have a choice," Boris said with a smirk on his face.
"You touch her, and I swear I'll kill you!" Tyson said giving Boris an almost demonic glare.
Everyone looked at Tyson shocked. They had never seen him this angry before and from the look on his face, he was serious about his threat.
"You are in no real position to be making threats Tyson," he said.
He snapped his fingers and out walked Ian, Spencer and Bryan.
"Spencer, you handle Ray and Mariah. Ian, take on Max and the girl. Bryan, I leave Tyson to you."
All except for Hilary took out their beyblades and launched them immediately. However, Tyson didn't launch Dragoon at Bryan's blade. He launched it straight at Bryan. Caught off guard, the boy was hit directly in the face and fell to the ground, blood covering his head, face, and neck.
All activity stopped in that moment. Spencer and Ian looked at their teammate in horror while Ray and the others looked at Tyson in shock. Tyson just glared at Bryan and then at Boris.
"Nobody's taking her away," he said in a low, dangerous voice.
Boris growled. "You will pay for that!" He turned to Ian and Spencer. "Take Bryan to the medical ward immediately. I'll deal with them." The two picked up Bryan and left.
"Well Tyson, I must admit I underestimated your resolve to protect Hilary. Still, I will not be denied. Guards!"
Six uniformed men appeared behind the group and restrained everyone. Boris smirked and walked over to Hilary who was struggling against the guard. "Well my dear, it appears you'll be assisting me after all." He turned to the rest of the group. "Guards, take the others to the dungeon cells."
"You bastard!" Tyson shouted.
Seeing Hilary was still struggling, the guard placed a finger on her neck and she immediately went limp. "Take Hilary to Black Dranzer's chamber," Boris told him.
"Boris, I swear to God, if I find you hurt her-"
"I won't do anything to her. You can be assured of that. However, that doesn't mean she won't come to harm."
With a swift blow to the head, the guards knocked out each of their captors.
"Take the fools away. I have more important business to attend to."
The guards took the others down a separate corridor leaving Hilary with Boris. The scientist smiled evilly at the unconscious girl.
"Now that you're mine, my plan can finally come to fruition. How ironic that you will be the instrument of your loved one's demise."
He walked down the corridor and the lights dimmed. The guard followed him into the darkness.
