Chapter 7

Sandra walked through the stadium halls by herself. Gingka and the others had invited her to stay with them in their waiting room but she already had plans to meet with Kyoya in another room so she had just told them she had to meet with her partner. They were up first anyway. Sandra was still confused as to why Kyoya chose her as his partner but she didn't ask any questions. Sandra stopped when she saw Benkei standing outside the room she was heading to. He seemed to be looking for someone. Sandra walked up to him.

"Sorry, Sandra. Kyoya only wants his partner to go in," Benkei said.

"I know, that's why I'm here. He didn't tell you?" Sandra guessed.

"Tell me what?" Benkei asked.

"I'm his partner," With that Sandra walked into the room. Kyoya was sitting on a bench with his eyes closed and arms crossed. Sandra sat down at the table as Benkei walked into the room.

"I can't believe he chose a girl over me," Benkei mumbled. Sandra heard but Kyoya didn't. He opened his eyes and looked at Sandra, his gaze giving nothing away.

"You ready?" he asked.

"Always," Sandra replied. Kyoya then stood up and headed out the door. Sandra followed without saying a word. Benkei headed for the stands where all their other friends would be watching. As the entrance to the main stadium came into view Sandra began to hear the announcer. He had just announced their opponents and now he was about to announce them.

"And the wild beast along with the new comer, Kyoya and Sandra!" the announcer said just as they emerged into the light. Sandra saw her friends in the stands watching with shocked gazes out of the corner of her eye but she ignored them and focused on their opponents. Both were boys with short brown hair and green eyes. One had a green t-shirt while the other had a blue t-shirt and both had jeans on. They aimed their launchers and Sandra and Kyoya copied them. "Ok! Time to get the main event started! Time to count down!"

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

"Let it rip!" All the beys began circling around the stadium. Kyoya didn't waste any time in sending his Leone after one. Sandra decided to do the same. They both attack one bey and began pushing them to the edge of the stadium.

"They don't even put up a fight," Kyoya grunted. "Let's finish this now! Leone!"

Sandra nodded her agreement. "Galaxy Leone!" she exclaimed. Rock Leone and Galaxy Leone both pulled away and charged in. Before the other beys could move they were hit and sent flying out of the stadium. Sandra caught her Leone and smiled triumphantly. She looked at Kyoya who had turned around and shot a competitive look up into the stands. She followed his gaze to see that is was pointed at Gingka. Figures. Kyoya and her then began to walk back into the stadium halls. Kyoya went back to the room. Sandra went to visit the others. When she entered the room she saw everyone in there including Alex and Madoka. "Hey guys," she greeted.

"Hi, Sandra. Great battle," Gingka said happily.

"Thanks, Gingka," Sandra said as she sat down at the table.

"My question is why Kyoya chose you to partner with over Benkei. I'd never thought he'd choose you," Tsubasa piped up.

"It might have something to do with when I beat him, but it's just a guess," Sandra said, trying to hide their night meeting.

"It still is weird," Madoka said.

"I know it is," Sandra said.

"It doesn't matter who you partner with. I'm sure Sandra still had fun in that battle," Gingka pointed out.

Sandra smiled and nodded. "No kidding, although I hope to battle all of you next," she said.

"You'll probably see us in the final," Kenta said.

"No! It'll be us in the final, Kenji!" Yu said.

"We'll just have to wait and see," Tsubasa said calmly. Sandra nodded her agreement.