NMN: Hello and welcome to the next chapter of Sing It Like It Is! When we last left off, everyone arrived at the stadium where the competition was going to be held. All the teams from the past have come to rejoin the Blade Breakers and watch them in their strife for the best song. But someone showed up at the last minute. Who is it? Read to find out.

I don't own BeyBlade, nor any song in this fic. But I do own this plot line.

I don't own the following songs:

I've Just Seen A Face

Just Like You

The Anthem

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``talking``

`thought`

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Enjoy!

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``What, no welcome for us?`` Tyson stood completely still. He knew whose voice it was. But he hadn`t heard it in almost 3 years. Tyson turned around as quickly as he could. He was in shock.

``No way!`` Ray exclaimed.

``It can`t be!`` Max added.

``It`s Tyson`s dad.`` Kenny replied, almost dropping his laptop.

``Dad,,, Grandpa?!`` Tyson couldn`t move. He was in too much of a state of shock. His eyes widened at the sight of his family.

``Hey, T-man, what y`all starin` at? `` Grandpa spoke up, his expression never changing. Tyson suddenly found the force to move and ran towards his family.

Tyson hadn`t seen his father since the world championships 2 years ago. His dad was a particularly tall man. He had to kneel down to get to Tyson`s level. Mr. Granger held out his right arm as if he were ready to arm wrestle. Tyson ran up his dad and grasped his hand with his own. They smiled and never looked happier to see each other.

``Took ya long enough.`` Tyson exclaimed, letting go of his dad`s hand. His father stood back up and towered over Tyson.

``I know what you mean. How long has it been: 2, 3 years?``

``No duh!``

``Excuse me.`` Hilary intruded, being as polite as she could be.

``What?`` Tyson looked over his shoulder.

``Would you please introduce us?`` Hilary asked straight out.

``Oh, pardon me, miss universe.`` Tyson`s voice was full of sarcasm.

``Hilary, this is Mr. Granger, Tyson`s father.`` Max answered for Tyson. Tyson was a little pissed that Hilary interrupted his father/son moment. ``Mr. Granger, this is our friend, Hilary.``

``It`s an honor to meet you, sir.`` Hilary bowed to the elder, and he in turn smiled at the gesture.

``Like wise.`` he said.

``Tyson, why can`t you ever be that considerate?`` Hilary questioned bluntly.

``WHAT?! I`m considerate!`` Tyson yelled back.

``Tyson, you can`t even spell `considerate`.`` Emily declared. Tyson was getting pissed that everyone was picking on him.

``Attention all contestants, please meet back stage for ordering.``

``Well, guess we better get going.`` Hilary said as she headed towards the back stage area.

``You`re competing too, home girl?`` Grandpa asked.

``Yup. They guys kinda forced me into it.`` Hilary sighed.

Everyone began their way to the back area and were sorted into their numberings.

``Maxie, when are you going up?`` Tyson asked.

``I`m 12th. What about you guys?``

``24nd for me. You Kai?`` Ray questioned. Kai just simply held up a paper that had the number 29.

``I`m 35th.`` Hilary answered cheerily.

``I don`t believe this!`` Tyson yelled after he received his number.

``What`s wrong?`` Max asked.

``I`m 50th! That`s the last one! Why do I have to be last?!`` Tyson wasn`t pleased with his performance number.

``Too bad buddy.`` Ray said, trying to be comforting.

``Attention, will everyone except the first fifteen competitors please go to your seating in the audience.``

``Well, good luck, Max.`` Hilary said as she and everyone else went to sit with their friends.

The entire stadium was packed. It was just as crowded and just as loud as a beyblading tournament. The first 11 performances were great, but no one seemed to have a certain thrill to their song or performance. But when Max came up, that all changed.

``GO MAX!``

``Show`em who`s boss!``

``Kick butt!``

The lights dimmed down and the band began their instrumental. But was the lights returned, Max was found played the guitar. He was extremely well excelled and his playing was flawless.

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It`s a new day, but it all feels old

It`s a good life, that`s what I'm told

But everything, it all just feels the same

At my high school, it felt more to me

Like a jail cell, or penitentiary

My time spent there only made me see

That I don`t ever wanna be like you

I don`t wanna do the things you do

I`m never gonna hear the words you say

And I don`t ever wanna, I don't ever wanna be

You,,, don`t wanna be just like you

What I`m sayin` is this is the anthem

Throw all your hands up, you

Don`t wanna be you

``Go to college, or university

Get a real job`` That`s what they said to me

But I could never live the way they want

I`m gonna get by and just do my time

Out of step while they all get in line

I`m just a minor threat so pay no mind

Do you really wanna be like them?

Do you really wanna be another trend?

Do you wanna be part of their crowd?

`Cause I don`t ever wanna, I don`t ever wanna be

You,,, don`t wanna be just like you

What I`m sayin` is this is the anthem

Throw all your hands up, you

Don`t wanna be you

Shake it once, that`s fine

Shake it twice, that`s okay

Shake it three times, you`re playing with yourself again

You,,, don`t wanna be just like you

What I`m sayin` is this is the anthem

Throw all your hands up,

Y`all got to feel me, sing if you`re with me

You, don`t wanna be just like you

This is the anthem throw all your hands up

Y`all got to feel me, sing if you`re with me

Never lose your anthem (Whoa-oh)

Never lose your anthem (Whoa-oh)

Never lose your anthem (Whoa-oh)

Never lose your anthem

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The entire crowd had cheered so loud, you would go deaf. Max did his rehearsed bowing and got off stage for the next performer to set up. After the next 3 songs, it was a declared intermission. Max came out from back stage just to see his friends in front of him.

``Hey, guys! You see me out there?``

``Buddy, that was sweet!`` congradulated Tyson, bringing Max into a head lock.

``Max, why didn`t you ever tell us you could play the guitar?`` Ray asked.

``You never asked. I just wish my mom could`ve seen me.``

``Oh, she will.`` Michael said.

``Huh? What do you mean?``

``We have cameras set up everywhere in here. She`ll get the tape, and so will your dad.`` Eddy explained.

``Whoa! Thanks guys!`` Max thanked.

``Will all competitors with numbers 16 to 30 please head back stage.``

``Looks like me and Kai are up next.`` Ray said.

``Later.``

Just as before, each performer had a good song, but no passion in it. Ray, just as Max, changed everything.

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I`ve just seen a face

I can`t forget the time or place

Where we just met

She`s just the girl for me

I want all the world to see we`ve met

Hey ya ya ya

Had it been another day

I might have looked the other way

And I`d have never been aware

As it is I`ll dream of her tonight

Hey ya ya ya

Falling, yes I am falling

And she keeps calling me

Right back again

I have never known the likes of this I`d been alone

And I have missed things kept out of sight

Other girls were never quite like this

Hey ya ya ya

Falling, yes I am falling

And she keeps calling me

Right back again

Falling, yes I am falling

And she keeps calling me

Right back again

I`ve just seen a face

I can`t forget the time or place

Where we just met

She`s just the girl for me

I want all the world to see we`ve met

Hey ya ya ya

Had it been another day

I might have looked the other way

And I`d have never been aware

As it is I`ll dream of her tonight

Hey ya ya ya

Falling, yes I am falling

And she keeps calling me

Right back again

Falling, yes I am falling

And she keeps calling me

Right back again

Falling, yea I`m falling

Falling, Falling

Falling, Falling

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No one was sitting. Everyone was on their toes and cheering with every breath in their lung. Ray took his bow and soon after, tried to crawl through the crowds, trying to get to his seating with his friends.

``Ray, buddy, who`s the girl?`` Max asked, giving him a nudge with his elbow.

``Um,,, it`s,,,`` Ray was way too embarrassed to say who it was he sang about. But as his eyes wandered around the group, he found the face of the one girl he loved: Mariah. But all her could do was blush. No one brought it further than that.

Kai`s performance was next. It was exciting to everyone to see Kai, of all people, singing in front of an audience where they can actually hear him. But he knew what was going to happen. He brought it on himself.

(Sorry, a little Kai beating.)

The lights slowly dimmed down and it was completely quiet not a word, not a whisper. No one spoke or made a sound. They all waited in anticipation. After 30 seconds, music blasted out of the speakers and the lights came up to reveal Kai, just like Max, playing lead guitar. Everyone was in shock. They never thought Kai would be so into music, seeing as how he likes things quiet and peaceful. But his playing was exhilarating and stimulating.

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I could be mean

I could be angry

You know I could be just like you

I could be fake

I could be stupid

You know I could be just like you

You thought you were standing beside me

You were only in my way

You were wrong if you think that I`ll be just like you

You thought you were there to guide me

You were only in my way

You were wrong if you think that I`ll be just like you

You thought you were there to guide me

You were only in my way

You were wrong if you think that I`ll be just like you

I could be cold

I could be ruthless

You know I could be just like you

I could be weak

I could be senseless

You know I could be just like you

You thought you were standing me

You were only in my way

You were wrong if you think that I`ll be just like you

You thought you were there to there to guide me

You were only in my way

You were wrong if you think that I`ll be just like you

You thought you were there to guide me

You were only in my way

You were wrong if you think that I`ll be just like you

On my own

`Cause I can`t living with you

I`m alone

So I don`t turn out like you want me to

You thought you were standing beside me

You were only in my way

You were wrong if you think that I`ll be just like you

You thought you were there to guide me

You were only in my way

You were wrong if you think that I`ll be just like you

You thought you were there to guide me

You were only in my way

You were wrong if you think that I`ll be just like you

I could be mean

I could be angry

You know I could be just like you

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The crowd cheered with such vigorence, it was scary. Kai not only was able to get to his friends, but he was a damn good singer!

``Kai? That was you, right?`` Tyson asked, completely shocked.

``Hm, did it look like me, idiot?`` Kai snapped back.

``Never knew you could have such an artistic talent.`` Ray stated.

``You learn new things every day.`` Kenny said.

``So, Hil, you ready to go?`` Tyson asked as he turned to face Hilary, but she wasn`t in sight. ``Hilary?!``

``Ty? What`s up?`` Max looked worried. Ray, Kenny and Kai were all brought to Tyson.

``Hilary`s gone. She was here a minute ago.`` Tyson looked back and forth across the arena floor, but he couldn`t see her from where he was standing.

``Maybe she`s getting ready.`` Kenny said, trying to think of a reason.

``Maybe,,, I`m gonna go look for her. I`ll see you guys at our seats.`` Tyson said before he ran off. The rest of the guys sighed out of Tyson`s stupidity.

``He`s so dense.`` Max said.

``Why Hilary even likes him, I`ll never know.`` Kenny exclaimed. And with that, they returned to their seats and talks to their fellow beybladers.

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``Hilary!`` Tyson yelled as he ran throughout the stage area. People were setting up for the next acts and there was clutter everywhere. Tyson had to jump over a couple of things.

Tyson eventually ran past a closed door, but before he was too far out of reach, he heard something. He stopped running and slowly backed up towards the door. He pressed his ear to the door and listened carefully. Someone was crying. Tyson recognized that cry. He grabbed the knob and quickly opened to the door to find Hilary in the corner of a miniature green room. She was curled up in a ball, her knees to her chest and her head rested on her knees as she cried.

``Hilary?`` Tyson whispered as walked up to her. Hilary jumped when she heard him. She stared up at Tyson. Her eyes were red from crying and her hair was a bit of a mess. Hilary`s stare looked as if,,, as if she were scared of Tyson. She even tried to back away from him. But since she was already in the corner, she couldn`t go anywhere. Tyson bent down in front of Hilary and placed a hand on top of Hilary`s. But as soon as she felt contact, she slipped her hand from underneath Tyson`s and held it to her chest. ``Hilary.``

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NMN: HAHAHAHA! Another cliffy. Okay, NO ONE GUESSED THE MYSTERY PERSON! People thought it was the Saint Shields (they aren`t in season three), Tyson`s brother (don`t worry, you`ll see him, but later). But no, alas, it was Tyson`s father and grandfather! Unexpected, huh?

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G-Revolution was on yesterday! IT WAS AMAZING! Tyson is so funny and Kenny screamed like a little girl. It is SO obvious that Hilary and Tyson are in love in this season. It`s so funny!

Ray has a little problem with Tyson, though. The team broke up. But not because of the district team thing. It`s now tag-team, but Max and Ray think that the only way they can win is if they going their old teams. When Tyson asks Ray what his problem is, Ray answers very meanily. It's like:

``Okay, you wanna know my problem?! You`re my problem, Tyson!``

When Ray become so mean. Of course, Tyson did grab him by the shirt and claim that Ray and Max were selfish and jealous that Tyson was the world champ.

Okay, time for the quote of the chapter.

~~~^^^BeyBlade: G-Revolution^^^~~~

Hilary: That`s it, Tyson! You show him! Show him good!

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NMN: Okay, until next time,,,