Hello there, and welcome to… Beyblade New Generation! I am extremely excited to write this chapter, probably due to the fact I get to introduce the White Tiger's properly (and possibly the Majestics). And thanks to everyone who has reviewed, or read this story so far! Anyways, on with the story!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Beyblade
Mark POV
After yesterday's training, I'm glad the tournament doesn't start really early. While speaking with Cameron, I learned that he got almost no sleep due to Makoto's snoring, after hearing that I'm glad I chose to bunk with Gou. Speaking of Gou, he didn't really talk to me that much, despite sharing a room with me. I learned by bunking with him, that he wakes up really early. Seriously I woke up to use the bathroom at around five a.m. and he was staring out of a window, too busy pondering to realize I was awake. I realized, that he was more like a cat than just being clever.
"Mark, Gou truly isn't that bad when you think about it. Hm?" Draciel told me, asking for my input. Yeah Draciel. Despite his cold exterior, I can tell he truly cares about all of us. "Very true. But I sense inner conflict as well." Draciel told me. Really? About what? "For someone like Gou, trusting is very difficult. He is just like his father. Believe it or not, out of all of you he probably has the strongest emotions, which often causes rash decisions in times of crises, such as if one of you got hurt." Draciel told me. So you're implying that Gou's emotions can power his beyblade? Is that even possible? "Did you ever watch the battle between Gou's father and Brooklyn Masefield? Gou's father's drive to win mixed with his emotions caused the outcome of that battle. Not purely skill. So yes, in a way Gou's emotions can power his blade." Draciel told him. Ok… That's pretty freaking awesome! Draciel sweat-dropped before returning to the depths of my mind.
Rin POV
After getting ready I met Gou and Mark at their room. While there, the three of us decided to wake Cameron and Makoto up earlier so we could check out the competition. When we got to Cameron and Makoto's room, Cameron was already awake. In fact, he looked like he barely slept. Apparently, Makoto was snoring all night and Cameron only got an hour of sleep. Gou smirked at this revelation, saying "Didn't I tell you that you wouldn't be able to stand bunking with Makoto." When asked how he knew about Makoto's snoring habits, he brought up the fact that Makoto's dad convinced his dad to make Gou sleep over at the Granger dojo. Apparently, Gou didn't get any sleep and spent the whole night training due to the snoring. "Who's going to wake him up?" I asked.
As soon as I said that Mark and Cameron started to slowly back away. "Yesterday, he threw a pillow at me! Sorry, I'm not dumb enough to try again!" Mark said, looking sincerely scared. Upon hearing that Makoto threw pillows, Gou immediately said he would, despite my offer to.
Gou walked up to Makoto and pulled the blankets out from under him. Makoto immediately woke up and asked Gou, "What the hell was that for?!" "We're going early to see who our competitors are, and how strong they are." Gou replied calmly. "Who agreed to this! I know I didn't!" He said, looking to the others for support, but was surprised when he didn't get any. "Everyone agreed to it except for you, majority wins. Not to mention I am the team captain, meaning if no one wanted to, if I said we were you would have to." Gou told him matter-of-factly. Makoto just grumbled and muttered something unpleasant about Gou before grabbing clothes running into the bathroom to change, before running out a few minutes later in actual clothes.
Surprisingly, Gou and Makoto didn't argue the whole way to the stadium. In fact, they didn't argue at all. That's strange… "Strange indeed Miss Rin. I didn't think I'd ever see the day when those two decide not to argue." Driger replied just as confused as I was. Little did I know, Makoto was kicking Gou's seat, while Gou sat there chuckling at his childish antics.
When we got to the stadium, a familiar voice said "Hello there Rin, it has been a while." I turned around and smiled as four familiar people walked up to us. I realized why the voice was so familiar, for it was my cousin, Feng Wong. "It seems you have grown in the short time that you have been away from home, cousin." Feng told me, smiling. At least he was before he looked behind me at the others, specifically Gou. His smile turned into a smirk and before I knew it he had already walked past me. "This isn't going to end well." Baozhai told me and the others. Before I could ask what was wrong, it was answered for me. "Well look who it is, the useless, weakling, former-captain of the Russian team." Feng said. Gou growled, earning a laugh from Feng. "Oh please, you're just angry that I beat you last time. I also heard that you almost lost to your friend over here." Feng pointed to Makoto, who was shocked at how quickly Feng got Gou angry.
"Feng what're you…" I started before Myron stopped me, "Don't interfere, lest you want to rile them up even more." Feng laughed once more at Gou's expression. "What the hell are you talking about? I had to be taken out of the championships due to your ineptitude to properly use your blade." Gou spat out. Now it was Feng's turn to be angry. "What the hell are you implying? That I cannot blade? A true blader would be to keep going after a measly broken arm. You obviously lack skill." Feng told him angrily. Suddenly Huiliang grabbed Feng by the arm and dragged him away before he could do anything else. Mark did the same with Gou. That left the rest of us confused, except for Myron and Baozhai that is.
"What the hell was that about?" I asked looking for an explanation. Myron nodded before explaining "Two years ago during the World Championships, both the White Tigers and the Blitzkrieg Kids were up against each other. It was second round, the previous one we lost to them. It was Gou against Feng. During the battle Feng underestimated your friend due to him only being thirteen at the time, Feng as a last ditch effort used Galeon's bit-beast, though not taking Dranzer out, the momentum pushed Gou off the stadium resulting in a broken arm. Despite us losing afterwards, for some reason Feng blames Gou for our loss. Probably because he feels guilty on the inside." "It's a shame. Gou's really cute." Baozhai said, looking crestfallen. "Well anyways, you all should check on Gou and we should check on Feng." Myron said before waving goodbye and dragging Baozhai away towards where Huiliang dragged Feng. We decided to take their advice and check on Gou.
We walked over to where Mark dragged Gou. When we got there Gou was still fuming. Immediately when I got there, Mark had a suggestion, "I have an idea! How 'bout me, Cam, and Mako go get some snacks for the wait?" "Sure Mark." I replied, still worried about Gou. "Wait I don't want…" Makoto started before being elbowed in the gut and dragged away by Mark with Cameron in tow. When they left I started talking to Gou. "Gou, I'm sure Feng never meant you any harm." I told him, but all he did was mutter something I couldn't quite understand. "What'd you just say, Gou?" I asked him. "In Russian I called him a stupid son of a…" He started before being interrupted by me. "Gou! Don't stoop to his level! You know as well as I do that you can beat him in the beydish, so instead of trash talking just prove your skills in the beydish." I told him. He was silent for a few minutes, but finally spoke up. "Thanks for the advice, I needed it. And also, thank you Rin, for everything." He told me, completely sincere. I felt my face redden. "Me and the others will always be here for you Gou. Don't every forget that." I told him as the others returned. He smiled gratefully.
I hope you all enjoyed reading this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it! Once again thanks to everyone who has reviewed this story, as it really helps! Anyways, see you all next time on… Beyblade New Generation!