Ruby's Awakening
Chapter Three
Opening Ceremony

Now it was Monday, and the opening ceremony for the Japanese Tournament was starting.

"Welcome to the Japanese Tournament! I will now introduce our teams! First, we have the Mourning Bladebreakers, named because of their missing teammate, Tyson Granger; you may know him as the three-time World Champion! The team is Kai Hiwatari, their captain, Ray Kon, Max Tate, and Daichi. Give them a hand!" DJ Jazzman yelled. As the crowd cheered, a platform rose into the middle of the stadium, revealing the four boys, their mechanic known as Kenny, or Chief, and a girl named Hilary, who served as a cheerleader more than anything.

After introducing six more teams, finally it was time for Ruby's team.

"Next, we have the team known as Saint Ruby Rose Telgar. This is their first tournament, so their statistics are unknown. They could prove to be a pretty tough opponent to beat! And I don't need to tell you their names, because their team name is their names!" DJ announced excitedly.

As the platform rose, Kai gasped. The boy dressed in black with long blue hair worn in tiny braids and electric blue eyes reminded him of Tyson. Why, he didn't know, as this boy appeared to have a mellow personality, unlike Tyson's rowdy, annoying one.

"Now, to announce the set-up! Tomorrow, the White Tigers duel Team Evil! Then, on Wednesday, the All Stars battle the Mourning Bladebreakers! On Thursday, team Saint Ruby Rose Telgar battles the Battalions, and, finally, on Friday, the Blizreig Boys battle the Majestic's! See you tomorrow!"

The teams were dismissed, and Ruby's team ran into his old friends.

"Saint, Rose, it's great to see you again!" Max chirped.

"And you, as well," they replied.

"Are these your friends? Daichi asked.

"Now," Saint started.

"Why," took up Rose.

"Would," continued Ruby.

"You," Telgar took over.

"Think that?" they finished in unison.

"That..." Ray began.

"That's what?" Ruby questioned.

"That's just really scary," he mumbled.

"Well," said Ruby.

"Then," stated Rose.

"We've," Telgar continued.

"Done," Saint took over.

"Our job," they finished. Then, they burst out laughing.

"Yes, ok, you're crazy. Now, Saint, will you introduce us to your friends?" Max asked.

"Sure. This is Ruby, and this is Telgar.

"Why are you wearing a dress?" Daichi asked Telgar.

"I am not wearing a dress, Daichi!" he screamed.

"How'd you know my name?" the boy demanded.

"Simple, Saint and Ruby pointed you out to us when we were on the platform," Ruby shrugged.

"Oh, that makes since!" Max chirped.

"Hey, we've got to train!" Kai demanded.

Ray sighed. "Well, I guess we'll see you guys tomorrow, then. Bye!"

"Yeah, we've got to train, too. Ja ne!" stated Saint.