Ryuto looked up from where he sat on his bed, polishing his Dragonis. When another knock sounded on his door, unsure but loud, Ryuto knew who it was.
"Since when does my big brother knock?" Ryuto called, and the door opened to reveal Ryuga.
"Very funny." Ryuga deadpanned, "Listen, can I come in? I don't want anyone to hear what I have to say."
"Um... sur-" Ryuto hadn't even finished and Ryuga walked in, the door shutting behind him. He shuffled his feet, looking highly uncomfortable.
"You... got something to say?" Ryuto asked, cocking an eyebrow at his brother.
"Just... Um..." Ryuga rubbed the back of his head, "Um... good luck, against Ian today. I mean- it's your battle, right? Wait, of course it is, why am I asking- Listen, Ryuto, just... good luck alright? Alright, bye."
Before Ryuto could respond, Ryuga turned-
And ran into the closed door.
Ryuto sweatdropped, and swung his feet off over the edge of the bed and walked over to his brother, who was now rubbing the red mark on his forehead and muttering curses under his breath.
"Um... One, thanks." Ryuto said, "Two... where the hell is this kindness coming? Last time I battled anyone, I lost terribly and all you did was glare at me and walk away."
"Um..." Ryuga looked nervous, and Ryuto frowned, before it dawned on him- the one thing that would make Ryuga nervous.
"No... Did someone threaten you to give me words of encouragement-"
"NO!" Ryuga exclaimed, then winced at his own voice.
Ryuto laughed, "Alright, say and think what you want, but we both know the truth. And again, thanks. I'll need all the luck I can get..." Ryuto frowned and looked down at his Dragonis, a worried crease appearing in his forehead.
"Who are you battling?" Ryuto startled at the genuine concern, worry, and curiousity in his brother's voice.
"Um... Ian Garcia." Ryuto said, "And he's... a bit ruthless, when it comes to battling. But at the same time, OCD about his battles."
"How can someone be ruthless and OCD in battle?" Ryuga blinked.
"Trust me... It's possible." Ryuto muttered.
A knock sounded on the door, and Ryuto turned to open it, "Yeah?"
"Hey, Ryuto." It was Ranmaru Fukami, "It's seven forty- five. Your battle starts at eight."
Ryuto nodded, "Thanks man. I'll be down in a few."
Ranmaru flashed him a smile, "No problem. See ya, and good luck."
Ryuto exhaled and turned back around to face Ryuga.
Ryuga hesitantly reached out, laying a hand on Ryuto's shoulder, "Listen, Ryuto... I... know I haven't always been there for you, but... Whatever happens, today, know that I, honest to any god willing, hope you win."
Ryuto didn't know what to say to that at first, but after a moment, he looked up and said, "Thanks bro. I appreciate it."
"Bladers, in your positions!" Headmistress Cassandra called, "3..."
"2..." Ryuto and Ian readied themselves, the other students adding their voices into the countdown.
"1! Let it rip!"
"Go now, Herculeo!" The dark haired and skinned Blader known as Ian Garcia shouted, "Send him flying!"
"Dragonis!" Ryuto called back, "Evade the attack and hit him from behind!"
In a shimmer of blue- green light, Dragonis disappeared, before reappearing Herculeo and slamming into it.
"Ha! There you go Dragonis!" Ryuto pumped his fist, "Keep at it!"
Dragonis shimmered again, and began delivering a series of barrage attacks to Ian's Bey.
Ian stayed calm, and Ryuto gulped, knowing that him being calm when under a series of blows was never good-
"Herculeo!" Ian shouted, and his Bey evaded Dragonis' attack and slammed into it, sending the blue- green Bey into the air.
"Dragonis!" Ryuto yelled as his Bey went flying. He exhaled in relief as his Bey landed on the edge of the stadium, "Come on Dragonis, don't give in! Hit him hard!"
"Send him flying!" Ian yelled, "Special Move, Blazer Slash!"
Ryuto growled, "Dragonis! Special Move, Hammer Bolt!"
The two special moves collided together, sending up a burst of white light and dust. When both faded, the two Bladers were still on their feet, Ian standing tall and smirking, while Ryuto was panting and hunched over.
"You're not bad." Ian said, a smirk in his face. It disappeared, replaced by a more sinister, eviler look, "However, your time is up."
"Time..." Ryuto whispered to himself, eyes widening, "Already... But there's no way he's built up enough power-"
"Herculeo! Dark Move: Ecliptic Demise!"
Darkness fell over the room, as well as a high pitched shriek that everyone quickly realized wasn't in fact coming from a Bey, but Ryuto screaming in fear and pain.
When the darkness lightened up, the students and even Headmistress Cassandra were shocked to see the stadium had been obliviated.
"But where's-" Ranmaru started.
"Ryuto!"
The entire student body jumped at Ryuga's shout and watched as he rushed over to the far side of the room, where both his unconsious brother lay...
And a completely shattered Dragonis.
"My god..." Arashi whispered, eyes wide.
"Why would anyone do something like that?" Nile muttered, "That's just plain..."
"Evil." Nefertiti finished. With everyone silent, save for the background sound of Ian's laughter, they watched as two of Starfield's medics carried Ryuto out of the room.
"How is he?" Kyoya Tategami asked, when Ryuga finally decided to come back into the boy's dorm at close to ten that night; That morning's battle had put the other scheduled battle, that of Lunisa and Mei- Mei's battle, on hold until the next day, due to the destruction.
Ryuga growled, "How do you think? He's in a fucking coma."
Kyoya stared at Ryuga while the rest of the boys scattered at the death- like tone in Ryuga's voice.
"Just keep fighting for him." Was the only thing Kyoya offered, before turning and walking off to his own room.
Ryuga watched him go, before turning up the stairs to his room. He paused outside the door, and turned to look across the hall at the shut door of his brother's room. Ryuga growled to himself and stormed into his room, slamming the door behind him. After only a split's second pause, Ryuga let out a roar that he was sure could be heard clear across the entire campus, and went on to through a fit of absolute destruction.
It didn't matter how many times Ryuga denied it, how many times he could threaten someone to shut up about it, if someone hurt his brother...
You had just better sign your death warrant.
Sorry, not sorry, Ryuga. And Ryuto.
Ryuga: I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!
Ryuto: WHY?!
Me: *ignores them while running from Ryuga* So! Sorry for not updating the last two days, but I'm back tonight you get... three tomorrow! Also, there was method to my madness with this chapter! And foreshadow! Catch it if you can! Bladers moving on to next round so for:
Chris, Selen, and Ian.
Now, review and tell me what you thought of this chapter! Ciao, my pretties!