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Chapter 14: Old Friends
The next day, the Bladebreakers went to the airport to get a plane to Germany.
"I'm glad we got away from Tala." said Kiri as they boarded the plane.
"No kidding, with Tala in charge, that place could easily be as bad as that freaky Balkov Abbey." said Tyson.
"I don't think so, Tyson, but you're right. With Tala in charge, it's definitely one of the worst places to be." said Kai.
They got in their seats and the plane took off.
"So, Kenny. How exactly can the Majestics and Dark Bladers help?" asked Kiri.
"They have always helped us when needed, and they might have some advice. To tell the truth. I don't really know." admitted Kenny.
"I don't think it would be worth it to have practice matches with them." said Tyson looking out the window.
"Why not?" asked Max.
"We've already beaten them enough times and even though they improve, so do we. What new things could we expect?" asked Tyson.
"Tyson, you know better than to assume you're better than them." said Ray.
"I hope the other teams will be okay." said Kiri.
"Don't worry, Kiri. Once they've made any improvements to their beyblades, they will help us in the final battle." said Kai.
They eventually touched down in Germany.
"We better let Robert know we've arrived." said Tyson.
"I already called ahead. He said there would be a car waiting." said Kenny.
"Okay. Well, where is it?" asked Tyson.
They waited fifteen minutes and the car arrived.
"It's Gustav. What's the deal, dude? Robert said you'd be waiting at the airport, not arrive fifteen minutes late." said Tyson annoyed.
"Sorry, sir." said Gustav. "You understand traffic problems."
They got in the car and Gustav drove them to Robert's castle.
"I hope Robert knows what's going on. It'll take ages to explain if he doesn't." said Tyson.
"I explained it to him. He's prepared, Tyson." said Kenny.
They arrived at the castle and Enrique greeted them with Oliver.
"Hello again, Bladebreakers." said Enrique.
"Enrique. Oliver. Is Robert in?" asked Kenny.
"Yes, he's having a dangerous match with Johnny." said Oliver.
"They're having a match. How come?" asked Kenny.
"Since you called about Tala taking over, they have been more serious about training." said Enrique.
They heard a small explosion when suddenly a beam of light came from the tower top.
"That's Griffolyon. Wow." said Tyson.
He ran into the castle with the others behind him.
"Tyson, wait. You don't know where to go." said Oliver.
"Last time you wandered off here, you were nearly killed by a guillotine so follow Oliver and Enrique." said Kai.
"You're right. Okay, Oliver. Where next?" asked Tyson.
"This way." said Oliver and they climbed many steps until they reached two big doors.
"Wow. He certainly has castle style." said Tyson.
He was about to open the doors when a beyblade came flying through it and just missed him, it hit the wall and got stuck in it.
"This is Johnny's beyblade. Looks like Robert wins." said Oliver getting the beyblade.
"Oh, the Bladebreakers have arrived. I guess we finished the match on time." said Robert who was getting his own beyblade back.
"You need more help?" asked Johnny taking his beyblade from Oliver.
"If you can help us." said Kenny.
"Let's go somewhere a little more comfortable for this discussion." said Robert and he left the tower.
"Back downstairs." said Tyson complaining.
They followed Robert down to his dining room.
"Now that we're sorted, we better discuss our problem with Tala." said Robert.
"Has he caused any trouble here so far?" asked Kenny.
"Not yet, but we expect him at any time, that's why we keep up our training." said Robert.
"So, Kai. Made your mind up which side you're on for this final battle?" asked Johnny.
"Leave him alone, Johnny. He made a mistake, but he made up for it when he saved my life." said Kiri.
"I didn't know that. What did he do?" asked Johnny.
"When me and Tala had a match Tala's bit-beast Wolborg attacked me, Kai got in the way of the attack. He could have died, but he's fine." said Kiri.
"That was brave, Kai. Not many would sacrifice themselves for others. Still, I'll admit, that when Tyson did the same thing for Dragoon, I was surprised. I was even more surprised when Driger saved Ray from Bryan." said Johnny.
"Anyway. What plans do you have for Tala?" asked Robert.
"We thought our best bet was to find you guys and the Dark Bladers. That way, once we join up again with the White Tigers and All-Starz, we will have five teams against Tala and he wouldn't stand a chance." said Kenny.
"I like that idea, but I'm afraid I have no idea where the Dark Bladers are." said Robert.
"I haven't seen them for months. The last time we saw them was when we stayed round my place in France." said Oliver.
"I see. They could be anywhere." said Tyson.
They waited, all thinking about how to find the Dark Bladers.
"They prefer darkness. Maybe it'd help if we turned off all the lights." said Tyson.
"Good thinking. Anything is worth a try." said Enrique.
They turned all the lights out. They agreed you couldn't get much darker than it was now.
"Please work. Please come, Dark Bladers." said Tyson to himself.
They waited, nothing was happening.
"Nothing is happening. What else can we try?" asked Tyson.
"Don't put yourself down so quickly, Tyson. We won't let the world down." said a voice.
"That sounded familiar." said Enrique.
They all turned towards the voice.
"Sanguinex. It's you. Our plan worked." said Tyson happily.
"Yes, but you could have simply had a very big lightshow of bit-beasts. It's more obvious than turning lights off." said Sanguinex.
"That might have attracted the enemy. I'm sure you guys are aware of the BBA being taken over by Tala." said Ray.
"Tala. That kid from the Demolition Boys. How did he get control? We heard your friend Kai was in charge." said Lupinex.
"He was, but during his reign of control, he called Tala to form a partnership. When Kai rejoined us, however, Tala got control." explained Tyson.
"I understand now. So, you want our help?" asked Cenotaph.
"If you're willing to help out. We don't want to force you." said Kiri, who was a little nervous at first meeting them.
"So, you're Kiri. The Bladebreakers' new member. We know so little of you." said Sanguinex.
"I've only heard things about you, mostly from Kai and Kenny." said Kiri.
"I can taste your fear, Kiri, but don't panic. We have a respect for the Bladebreakers. There is so much goodness in your team that we will help to protect it, no matter what." said Sanguinex.
"Do you have any plans, Sanguinex?" asked Tyson.
"Afraid not, Tyson. We are as helpless as you against Tala's new power." admitted Sanguinex.
"Our leader is our strongest member, and if he knows he can't beat them, we won't make a move without his authority." said Zomb.
"We have to work together. What are we going to do next, Kenny?" asked Max.
"Hold it, I want to have a practice match with one of you." said Sanguinex.
"Who?" asked Johnny.
"Kiri."
"Why me? I'm not the strongest here." said Kiri.
"You're the only one I know nothing about, this way, we can learn more about each other and that'll help in battle." said Sanguinex and he got his beyblade ready.
"Okay, Sanguinex. I accept. You're going down, though." said Kiri getting her beyblade ready.
"You wish." said Sanguinex.
"This isn't a good place. You can use my personal training dish. Follow me." said Robert.
They went to the training dish. In the BBA office in London, Tala was thinking.
"They would have gone to Germany, I'm sure of that, but where is Robert's castle exactly? And are they uniting with the Dark Bladers, I doubt it. But it will still be difficult on my own." said Tala to himself.
He picked up the phone and called someone.
"Veronika, it's me, Captain Tala. I will need your help. How soon can you make it to London?" he asked.
Who is this Veronika? What powers does she have?