sorry for the wait. things happened since last week and it was hard to do anything since it's difficult after losing someone you look up to. anyways, thank you all for being patient and keeping up, here's the last chapter for the Psykick arc. Hope you all enjoy.
disclaimer: obeliskprima doesn't own the beyblade series, nor ost, or songs that will be mentioned throughout the storyline, only the ocs!
[Opening: JET]
[GO SHOOT!]
Takao launched his beyblade out, as the logo shown.
[Bakuten Shoot Beyblade: V Force.]
Takao layed upon a grassy field, having a small stem sticking to his out, blowing it away.
[Saenai mainichi tsukaku to boya ite,
Kirana koto ga areba sugu ni hekon dari]
That's when something shining shone from above and fell straight down.
[Dakedo ii toko Kimi ni misetakute]
The beyblade started to chase Takao, taking a form of a magnitude beyblade and Takao tripped and fell face-plant! His shoe hitting on top of his head.
[Sonna boku no sesuji Shakii to shiteta]
The beyblade (which belonged to Takao) clashed with another black beyblade and bounced back.
[Ganbaru no wa Shoujiki ittara]
In the screen of Dizzi's, it displayed all of the Saint Shield's bit beasts.
Vanishing Moot, Voltic Ape, Sharkrash, Venom Serperior, Flash Leopard.
[Mada mendou Tayorinaishi]
Kenny walked and Hilary followed with her athletic uniform and smiled. Takao stumbled and fell once again face-plant!
[Tsukare sou dakedo]
Max had his launcher out.
[Nigeteru dake]
Rei got his launcher out too.
[ja namerareppa nashi]
Kai looked over his shoulder, taking out his launcher.
[Tashika ni]
Opening her eyes, Ashley elegantly took out her launcher.
[kuyashii kara]
Takao had his eyes closed, but soon opened them and held out his launcher, as the rest of the BBA team assembled in with their launchers.
[Hate nai kono yume wo mawase]
Ashley on the top left, Kai at the bottom left, Max at the top right and Rei at the bottom right, Takao was self centered and each of them launched their beyblades one by one.
[Speed wo kasoku shinagara]
Each of their beyblades started to glow from the center.
[Sora no teppen e Kakenobore]
All of the lights shown brilliantly to the sky and all twirled, finally revealing the BBA team's Sacred Beasts.
Dragoon (Seiryu), Draciel (Genbu), Driger (Byakko), Dranzer (Suzaku) and Wolverine (Kitsune).
[Jibun ni maketetakunai deshou]
Takao and his dragoon was showed followed by Rei and Driger.
[Kakko tsuke demo ii ja nai]
Max was shown with his Draciel followed by Kai and Dranzer and soon Ashley with her Wolverine.
[Honki no mirai sagasou]
All five beyblades twirled around each other.
[Saa mukaikaze no]
Takao jumped with his fist high up, as Max jumped cheerfully. Rei pumped up a fist with a wide grin. Kai having a hand on his hip and Ashley smiling with glee, with the clear blue sky behind them and soon, their Sacred Beasts appeared faintly behind them.
[naka e]
On the last episode!
The final battle for BBA versus Psykick was still ongoing. Kane and Takao were battling it out to see who will emerge victorious. Still, each collision attack between the two Sacred Beasts created powerful sonic waves throughout the room, thus, causing aftershocks all over the Battle Tower.
Grinning in a sadistic manner, Kane felt a wave sending through to him. It was incredible really. "This is the power of a digital Sacred Beast!" the door behind him crumbled down behind and he kept on laughing, still having that evil glint in his eyes.
Cyber Dragoon roared and dashed towards Seiryu, slamming Takao's Dragoon into the air, leaving Takao to feel the impact. "Seiryu!"
Kane, in his attempt to control its power, has been taken over by Cyber Dragoon which has taken control of the battle room.
Each attack left an impact directing throughout Takao's body like static, which grew him exhausted. As everyone in the room watched, Takao was enduring the last impact as Seiryu was cornered against the wall as electricity covered all over Seiryu's body.
Kane laughed and shouted, "End him, now!" he called out, his digital Sacred Beast roared and kept hurting Seiryu even more with its electricity.
Takao only gazed at his Sacred Beast with his mouth slightly parted. The electricity suddenly stopped, Seiryu limping his head down above Cyber Dragoon's arms. "You've done enough, Seiryu. You don't have to fight anymore." Takao whispered, his eyes saddening. He knew Seiryu couldn't continue to fight, he had no choice.
After seeing how Seiryu was, Takao attempted to forfeit the match, but Seiryu somehow ignored Takao's command!
Dragoon's pupils came back to life and looked down upon Takao's figure. All Takao could do was return Dragoon's gaze. Back and forth. That is, until Dragoon got back up and roared at Cyber Dragoon. Takao gasped, completely leaving him in a state of shock. The BBA gasped at the behavior of Seiryu, astounded themselves. Seiryu was finally fighting back but his strength, and head locked with Cyber Dragoon.
Takao's body was suddenly engulfed with a bright blue glow for just an instant second and gave a look of pure determination. "Go, Seiryu!"
Seiryu roared and attacked the digital Sacred Beast. As the battle grew, more waves scattered throughout the Battle Tower, as each wave grew much more vicious than before, slicing even through hard metal.
Salima and Sean has entered the scene and just when Salima thought she was getting through to Kane, Kane had ordered Cyber Dragoon to blast away Salima from his sight, injuring the girl. Rei immediately ran over to Salima's side as Sean grew furious by Kane's actions.
Kane tilted his head naively, before shrugging and grinning over to the battle, ignoring his teammate's glare. "Go, Cyber Dragoon!"
Takao stared at the unconscious Salima from where he stood, and he frowned at Kane, unable to believe what he witnessed. "How can you do that to your friend? I won't forgive anyone who hurts their friends!"
In the middle of that, Salima was hurt by Kane, who tried to stop their battle. By hurting his friend, Kane has enraged Takao to the highest degree!
Needless to say, no one knew how the battle will be played out in the end, but one thing is for sure, Takao needs to put an end to Psykick once and for all. This is the final battle.
...
Episode Twenty Nine: Wildly Running Tower's Last Moment
As the battle still went on, Sean had never seen Takao looked so annoyed, like ever. But then, he hasn't been around Takao long enough to know that.
Takao and Kane were back to being evenly match, and the battle grew more dangerous.
"Go, Dragoon!"
"Cyber Dragoon!"
Both bladers yelled as their beyblades made another collision and flew back but still had their balance in check. The duo were already covered with dirt, scratches, and bruises, resembling to their Sacred Beasts.
"Seiryu!" Takao yelled.
Seiryu had slammed Cyber Dragoon through the wall and slammed its claw into its face, getting a loud cry in response.
Dragoon had Cyber Dragoon cornered right where he wanted.
Sean only narrowed his line of vision at the two Sacred Beasts before him. He couldn't lie and say he was shivering from both excitement and fear. He averted his eyes towards Rei, who still held onto Salima, who had finally awoken.
Rei took a glance at Sean after sensing his eyes on him, though just a confused one. He stared at Sean for a mere second, until he see a blurry figure a few feet away. Or more. He doesn't do math. Squinting his eyes, getting a good glimpse, Rei silently gasped, eyes widening. "Ashley?"
Hearing a familiar name, Sean raised a brow at Rei. Sean slowly turned, arms lowering from his chest, only to be left in astonishment. Right in front of Sean, stood Ashley in a daze that, no one, not even Sean, didn't know how to describe it personally but, Ashley didn't looked pleased to see Sean.
Ashley had this look in her eyes, it wasn't normal, that's for sure. She was sending Sean that same look from their previous battle. Ashley looked possessed with those bright, glowing pink eyes. Her body was engulfed by a red-pink aura. "Sean."
Feeling the same nature of quirky itching up to him, the corner of his lip twitched, Sean couldn't help but to smirk at her. "Ashley? Came back for more?" he said tauntingly, with an evil gleam in my dark hues.
Not flinching by Sean's threat, Ashley tilted her head, her eyes still giving that glaring stare, wide eyes. "Where is she?"
Sean rose his brow, confused by Ashley's question. "Who?"
Ashley took another few steps towards Sean, slow and steady, obviously brushing away the pain in her leg, while speaking in a stoic tone, yet her eyes grew much duller, as her demented stare was washing away, only to be left a cold stare. "Kitsune of course. Give her back."
That really caught Sean by surprise. He didn't know wether to shiver from excitement or to be shivering from fright due to Ashley's aura. Still, he couldn't help but to grin and chuckled. "Oh, Kitsune you mean? Don't worry. You should be worrying about your soon to be dead brother, dear." brave he was, as for he dared took a few steps towards Ashley.
Ashley stopped in her tracks, giving Sean a sharp look, yet her dulled eyes started to show worry.
Truly Fascinating, is what Sean would describe it. "You're pretty cute when you go mad." he said though only to taunt the mind out of Ashley. Sean was finally standing face to face with Ashley. Sean was about to grab her hand, so delicate it looked, until Sean's ebony hues caught a glimpse of a figure running towards the duo. Averting his eyes from Ashley, Sean narrowed his eyes, frowning, and seeing who it was, daring to ruining his moment with a beautiful girl.
"Ashley!" Kai called, for he ran.
Sean could only sneer as Kai ran up and caught up to Ashley. Sean didn't even bother to look at Kai, but huffed. However, Sean could feel Kai glaring at him. And he shrugged in dismissal.
Kai's voice must've snapped Ashley back into reality, fore her eyes had returned to her natural, ice-blue eyes with full of life. Ashley batted her beautifully long lashes at Kai, tilting her head. "K—Kai? What are you— Eep!"
"Ashley, you're in no condition to stand up as long." Kai told Ashley, holding onto her.
Sean looked at the duo by the corner of his eyes. Ashley's leg was still injured, as he noticed her leg was looking crooked, fore she had trouble trying to keep standing up. Sighing, perhaps one of the shards of the shattered mirrors caused it, and Sean was just too harsh on her. Sean stole a quick glance at Ashley, scoffing. There was no doubt, she hated him. And that, he could accept. Even if it hurt.
Oblivious, Ashley was still confused by her new surroundings. She could only stare at Kai for a few seconds, all while he watched the battle of Kane's and Takao's battle proceed. Just watching Kai looking so intense at a battle, it only made Ashley blushed. But that was quickly washed away since a wave of pain dived in her leg. Slowly, Ashley's eyes shifted to Sean, who only stared at the battle with a blunt look, and she gulped.
"This isn't the extent of our power!" Kane exclaimed, not satisfied by the current power his Sacred Beast possessed. He needed to win, just this once.
"Kane..." Salima whispers, looming afraid for her friend.
Ashley blinked at Salima innocently, eyes halfway opened, and took a good look at Kane and no doubt, she was correct.
Kane was starting to growl and scream, since demise kept calling for him. Kane's cyber Sacred Beast pushed Seiryu back with its energy waves, as the wall behind them started to crumble.
Ashley started to tremble. She was afraid. She was afraid the danger her brother was in. The battle needed to stop or else the whole building will collapse.
Sensing more danger, Kai tugged Ashley into an embrace, bracing her so she wouldn't get caught by neither of the energy waves
Yelping, Ashley felt her blood rushing to her cheeks. He was holding her close! Oh the need to melt more into his arms, and wanting to wrap her arms around his strong figure. 'Bad Ashley!'
Kai then pulled Ashley, taking a good look at her. "Are you alright?"
Ashley's lips shaped into a small, 'o' , she only nodded to him slowly. Kai nodded in return. The two returned to watching the battle.
Both beyblades were circulate while thrusting.
"The only friend I need is Cyber Dragoon!" Kane said, causing those around the room to gape at his words.
"What?!" Takao glared.
Sean sighed, crossing his arms, and shaking his head. Honestly that hurt Sean once he heard his very own best friend said that. He sneered. "That idiot has lost it."
"It's not his fault! That creature has taken over him—" Salima was cut of by Sean, who had enough of he excuses. "Enough! Stop defending Kane! If he wants help then he'll ask for help but from where I stand, he doesn't want neither of us helping him!"
Salima was taken back by Sean. She never heard him yelling at her like that. But then again, he looked frustrated by all of this. And who could blame him? Salima frowned at Sean as he did the same at her.
Seeing Salima frowning only made Sean sighed once more, eyes locking on Kane's back. "Look. I wish I can help him too. But... only Takao can do that." and with that, Salima can understand that. Seeing there was no other choice.
"The power of the digital Sacred Beast is all I can rely on!" Kane said, and then Cyber Dragoon roared and sent out more energy waves. His power was completely obliterating the stadium.
"Kane!" Salima cried to her friend.
Ashley couldn't bare to watch anymore. She feared for her dear brother. "Takao!"
"Finish him off, Cyber Dragoon! Crush him!" Kane's body was engulfed with a glowing blue aura. He was getting beat up by the overwhelming power and he was barely hanging on to even stand. Kane started to wince and quiver on his feet. His energy was getting transferred to his bit beast. He was yelling in agony while clutching onto his arm.
"What's going on?" wondered Max.
"The digital Sacred Beast's intense growth is causing damage to Kane's body!" Kenny explained after looking through the body anatomy using the analysis of Dizzi.
"His body can't control that monster anymore." Sean whispered, getting the hint of the situation from where he stood, and gulped.
"We gotta do something!" Salima was about to run over to Kane.
Catching Salima trying yet again, to aid by Kane's side, Sean quickly with good footing, he slide and managed to catch Salima's arm from behind. "No. It's too dangerous. You'll only get caught up by the overwhelming power Cyber Dragoon is throwing."
Salima only frowned at Sean. She was beginning to protest until Kane said to not get anyway near him.
By this demand, Salima and Sean both were taken back. "I won't let you interrupt my battle. So... stay out of it, alright?" Kane's shoulders had slumped. It's funny. He's caring for his own teammates? It's not nonsense. He's always have cared for his teammates. It's just that in his state of mind right now, nothing is going accordingly. The latter was conflicted. Getting back up to his feet, Kane started to yell from the agony he was dwelling.
Both Salima and Sean just stared at him with great concern.
Kane and Takao's beyblade clashed on. The battle was really taking it to the next level.
Beginning to hyperventilate, Kane's energy was drained, and hell, he was exhausted. "I will control... the Sacred Beast and the bey—...!"
Sean truly pitied for Kane. The latter was trying his hardest not to give in anymore but it was simply too much for him to handle.
In pure demise, Kane screamed, holding onto his head. His digital Sacred Beast roared, draining out more of Kane's life energy.
Ashley had to gasp, lower lip quivering. Cyber Dragoon was abusing Kane and his life force. She knew that if any normal blader were in this situation they would've passed out already but, Kane was really enduring it.
"Go!" Kane shouted. Kane's bey clashed against Takao's but that caused Kane to tighten his teeth in pain.
"If this battle doesn't end soon, Kane's body will be in danger!" Kenny alerted.
"We have to stop Kane! Now!" Rei suggested.
"Can anyone even stop him?" Hilary wondered.
The two Psykicks that stood along with the BBA, only stayed mute. Salima gasping in silent, as Sean's eyes widen. They couldn't mean...
"Then what are we supposed to do?" Max questioned.
"Takao has to defeat Cyber Dragoon as soon as he can." Kai stepped up, a sharp facial expression on him.
A small fist above her chest, Ashley's gazes at Kai with illuminating hues, nodding. "Kai is right. There's no other way to save Kane. Takao is our only chance."
"I agree. That's seems like the only option right now. We all should think positively, he can win this." Kenny's voice chirped in.
Rei nodded. "Right."
Outstanding. The duo in Psykick uniforms were fazed. It was incredible how the BBA still had high hopes for Takao. Perhaps, Salima and Sean ought to learn from the BBA. Having courage to keep on fighting.
"Dragoon!" Takao screamed, displaying such amazing power, sending Kane's beyblade straight up, flying, but came down and crashing onto Takao's beyblade. "Oh, crap!"
Kane was still bawling with anguish. He felt his own life taking many slaps, and he didn't know how much longer he can withstand the physical/emotional pain.
Salima chewed her bottom lip, Sean only watched, his dark hues casting a look of worry. They felt sympathetic for their friend.
"Unleash your fury, Cyber Dragoon!" Kane shrieked.
Cyber Dragoon shoved Dragoon against the wall, causing an explosion from the strike. Kane lets out a small cry, collapsing into his back.
"Stop!" Salima pleaded with worry.
Sean tighten his jaw, frowning. "It's not worth it anymore!"
Kane groaned, having to developed dark circles underneath. "I can't— you guys. I will control both the Sacred Beast... and the..." he couldn't continue since all he could think of was the pain he was enduring.
Cyber Dragoon was biting onto Seiryu's neck, making Seiryu cried out.
Kane kept crying, shrieking, whimpering. That was the final draw. Everything was being pulled apart to an oblivion. The latter froze, so still. His hands slowly falling to his sides, everything became a huge blur. Cyber Dragoon's eyes started to shimmer in an awfully, beautiful, glow. Taking a final deep breath, Kane collapsed, sweat streaming down to his facial.
Salima and Sean gasped. The duo had sprinted for Kane, leaving the others behind, astonished. "Kane! NO!" Salima pleaded, once reaching to Kane's side.
Sean stared at Kane's unconscious state. Snapping his head to the BBA, Sean sent them a pleaded, yet sharp glare at them. "Aren't you guys going to help him?! I can't lose my best friend! Please... save Kane!"
Takao batted his lashes. Befuddled by what happened, he snapped out of his little daze. The latter, seeing a proper opportunity, he took this chance to finish things for good. "Dragoon!"
Seiryu began to glow and smashed the wall with its feet, shoving Cyber Dragoon against the opposite wall, roaring. No one suspected what Takao had in mind, but knowing him, the lad was willing to do absolutely anything to save Kane from his demise, no matter what it takes. "I'm not giving up on you, Kane!"
The two dragons glowed, being engulfed in a bright blue aura surrounding them. Cyber Dragoon roared, sending waves all over, which sent Takao to his back, and with Salima and Sean holding to Kane all being sent back as well.
Salima gasped while she held Kane in her arms, Sean being amazed by the power Takao still held from within.
Takao sat up, with his eyes gleaming with determination. "I'll show you the power of Seiryu and me!" he stood back up, and nodded to himself. "Let's do this, Seiryu!"
Seiryu roared, as all the willpower surged which caused for everyone watching to gasp.
A glint in his eyes, the same blue aura that symbolized Heroes glowed around Takao, and a burst of energy wavered. "Go, Dragoon!" Takao's bey attained more acceleration, finally clashing onto Cyber Dragoon.
Then, everything went bright.
The digital Sacred Beast soon vanished, and finally, sending Kane's beyblade out of the beydish, in small pieces.
Unbelievable.
Takao did it.
Takao finally did it.
Takao won in victory.
Seiryu cried out once more and soon, returned back to its bey and back at Takao's hand.
"H—he won..." Hilary started.
"You did it!" Max cheered.
"Incredible, Takao!" Kenny added. "I knew you could do it! That's our Takao for you!" he praised.
Little did the group know, that a couple of two figures weren't pleased by the result, one leaving the doctor behind to his death, leaving the building in a flash.
Both Salima and Sean were fazed, being amazed by the final result.
"Awesome, Takao!" Max chirped, grinning so happily at his friend.
"It's a miracle!" Kenny said.
"I guess so." Takao chuckled, smiling at his friends.
Relieved that it was over, Salima lowered her gaze at Kane, sniffling. "Kane." she whispered.
Kane slowly begin to stir in his sleep, but soon, the latter slowly opened his eyes. His vision was blurry, but became concentrated once blinking away the blur. "Salima. Sean. I'm... sorry." Kane whispered while completely exhausted.
Sean gave Kane a small smile and Salima sighed in slight relief. "We're just glad you're back to yourself." he said.
Everyone smiled at the small scene between the trio. It was touching moment, one would say. However, before anyone could celebrate Takao's victory, the whole room started to shake violently, warning them that the whole building was on the verge of collapsing. The room filled with gasps.
Ashley started to panic since she heard a couple of crumbling noises on the ceiling, and already, several concrete was falling from above.
"What's happening?" Takao questioned.
"Cyber Dragoon's energy destroyed the structure of this building with its power!" Dizzi explained.
"What? Think you can rephrase that?" Takao's asked, looking puzzled by Dizzi's words.
"She means this tower might be falling apart." Kenny said.
Takao's eyes only widen. They had to get out of here and pronto. "We gotta get outside!" with that, everyone started to run for the exit, with the Psykicks behind them.
Takao decided to help Kane on his feet and Sean decided to carry Salima on his back due to her back being injured from the blow Kane had driven her.
Kai knelt down and had carried Ashley on his back. "Don't worry, Ashley. Will be out of here in no time."
Heat started to rise on Ashley's cheeks, heart pounding, she started to wonder if Kai felt a vibration on his back. Ashley could only gaze at him with glacier hues gleaming, swallowing, nodding slowly, leaning her cheek close to Kai's ear.
Rei and Takao helped Kane down the stairs but soon, several rocks crumbled in front of them and stopped.
"What's the matter?" Ashley asked with a tired voice.
Behind the smokescreen, were two figures. When the air finally cleared, Goki and Jim became visible. They were terrified but they seemed to be doing alright.
"Kane! Salima! Sean!" Goki exclaimed with shock.
Sean felt so relieved, he smiled at his two friends. "Jim! Goki! Nice to see you guys up and around!"
Salima smiled as well. "I'm glad you're okay." she said, almost sounded like she was about to tear up.
Ashley awed and smiled at their little reunion. At things like these, she found it so heartwarming, she could just tear up in joy. That was until, she heard a howl. A cry. A cry that someone was still here. That she wasn't alone. Her eyes widening, Ashley jumped down from Kai's back, eyes shifting to Max.
Max's line of vision gazes at Ashley's glacier orbs, understanding her intentions clearly. Giving her a nod, "You guys go ahead." Max started to walk back up the stairs. Leaving everyone in a daze.
With a sharp look, Ashley was about to follow Max's tracks in pursuit, but was prevented by doing so when she felt a sensation holding onto her arm. Glancing over her shoulder, Ashley batted her lashes. "Kai?"
"Where are you going?! It's too dangerous." Kai said with a stern facial and using a firm tone.
"I'm not leaving Kitsune! I plan to retrieve her!" Ashley started to go up but Kai still kept tugging her back. She turned around once again and had a frown this time.
"You can't just go! You'll get caught up with this building!"
Ashley averted her eyes down, gliding her feet onto the ground, but nonetheless, she stared at Kai dead in the eye, having a serious gaze. "I do not care. Besides, you would do the same if it were Suzaku!"
With that being said and told, Ashley shoved her arm from Kai's grip, running back up to the staircases ran up the stairs ignoring all the protesting and yelling, (including from Kai).
There's no doubt about it, Ashley was just like Takao. Fearless. And Kai had to admit, he was impressed and even more drawn in. But that doesn't change the fact that Ashley was in grave danger and that it's not safe to retrieve back inside the building.
Noticing the presence of his sister and Max's had became vacant, frowning, Takao decided to chase after the duo.
"Takao!" Hilary yelled after him but he too, was no longer visible. Honestly, Ashley and Takao are really a like, stubborn but determined whenever there's a situation.
Seeing Ashley running off and now Takao? Things could not end well. And since Sean knew best around the place, he decided to turn to Kai, whom he could trust. "Kai!"
Kai turned, eying at Sean with his brows furrowed.
Sean was staring at Kai with a serious look in his eyes. "Take care of Salima for me."
Weird. Kai only raised his brow at Sean as he handed Salima to Kai. He had her arm wrapped around his shoulder.
"Sean! Where are you going?" Salima asked frantically.
Only giving Salima a small smile, holding her hand in his, Sean whispered, "I'll be back." with that, Sean released Salima's hand, who only tried to reach out for Sean.
Sean began to run up the stairs and yelled, "Don't worry! I'll see you guys in a bit!" with that, he was out of sight too.
Kai only narrowed his eyes at Sean's fading persona, feeling suspicious.
"Children! You're safe!" Daitenji's voice came to hearing, causing everyone to turn. "It's dangerous here. We need to evacuate!"
Everyone agreed and started to make there way out of the building.
However, Kai was still hesitant. He kept thinking back to Ashley. 'I can't just leave Ashley behind. Let alone, Max and Takao and even Sean. I sure hope Ashley will be alright. I'm deeply worried for her. I just hope Sean won't do anything harm her.'
...
Both Ashley and Max ran another set of stairs until the floors started to shake rapidly, almost causing Ashley to fall back.
"Ashley! Hold on!" Max held out his hand and firmly grabbed onto Ashley's hand before she fell. He pulled her back up and, causing for Ashley to yelp, but thankful for Max lending a hand. Max gave Ashley a small smile, and the two continued to run, coming across another set of stairs.
'Oh joy.'
The room started rumble up again. The quake caused for Ashley, even Max to be blown to a wall, their backs having to hit against the cold, hard concrete.
Ashley started to pant, exhausted.
Max went in and grabbed Ashley by her wrist. "Come on Ashley!"
Chewing her bottom lip, Ashley nodded. Slowly getting to her heel. She tried to support herself while she grabbed to her knee. Her leg was absolutely killing her and she was having trouble to move any further. No matter. She cannot let anything like her aching leg distract from her main objective.
"Ashley! Max!"
Ashley and Max looked to see who the source of the shout was. From a far view, Takao and Sean came to distant. However, because of the circumstances, Ashley and Max continued to get to their objectives; retrieving Genbu and Kitsune back.
The two soon came across a room and were introduced with the Saint Shields inside.
Takao soon finally caught up and Sean was right behind him too. All four of the newcomers to the room stared at the wondering spirit of the two captured Sacred Beasts.
"Genbu!"
"Kitsune!"
The two spirits started to swarm around the room. This was their chance.
Ashley and Max took out their empty Beyblades. Holding them, Genbu and Kitsune made a sound. So mythical and mysterious. Swarming around some more, the two Sacred Beasts returned back to its vessels. Leaving the two beyblades be filled with life once again.
"Genbu...!" Max said with relief, as he stared down at the Bit chip, which shown Genbu's symbol and he grinned, glad to have his friend back.
"I'm so happy to have you back, my friend." Ashley smiled, tears starting to form in her eyes, that shined so brightly. The center of Ashley's bey sparkled and she couldn't help but to sniff with delight. At last, her and Kitsune were finally reunited in one peace.
Clearing her throat, Monica managed to catch the attention of the feminine bluenette, who perked her head at the blonde. Monica had her nose scrunched up but she nonetheless smiled, along with the rest of the Saint Shields.
...
Retrieving back their tracks to catch up with the others, Ashley was already out of breath, and her leg was feeling much, much worse from the pain. She had to hold onto a rail for supporting. She panted, and wasn't sure if she'll be able to even take another step. Another step, and that was it. She yelped in discomfort, kneeling down. Guess she should stay behind, because she wouldn't want to burden anyone, not even her own brother.
"Ashley!" Sean quickly rushed over to the petite girl's side. He knelt down besides her.
Oh so trying so hard not to cry, Ashley was at a discomfort, and she couldn't help but to weep in pain.
Making sure if she was alright, and seeing how badly Ashley's condition was, Sean swallowed. He felt guilty, that he was the one who caused this to Ashley. And right now, Sean got in front of Ashley, kneeling down.
Ashley stared, batting away the tears, and all Sean said was get on and well, slowly, hesitantly, Ashley leaned in for Sean's back, wrapping her arms around his shoulders. She squealed when Sean stood up, and she tighten her grip.
"Hurry! It's gonna fall!" Takao said.
Sean nodded, and continued to dash through the halls and soon, everything behind everyone crumbled down, causing everyone to fall. Sean made sure Ashley wouldn't get hit from the impact and panted.
"Guys! You alright?!" Takao asked once the smoke had dimmed.
Clearing his throat and panting, Sean nodded. "Yeah. How about you, Ashley?"
Having her eyes opened, lifting her head up, Sean had caught Ashley's gaze in return. Ashley could only stare at Sean with worry, but nodded.
Sean smiled at Ashley, glad that she was fine. With that, everyone continued to find another way to leave the area.
...
Meanwhile, the other half of the group managed to leave the premises, alive for that matter.
"Is everyone alright?" Kenny asked.
"Yeah, surprisingly." Kai spoke, trying to regain his breath. Still, the feeling that Ashley and the others was still inside had Kai concerned.
Daitenji nodded. "It's dangerous to stay this close to the tower!" right on cue, the tower had another explosions from the inside, alerting everyone the danger. The whole ground below everyone started to shake furiously. There was a sudden explosion, and everyone evacuated to a safer ground, away from the building.
Kai only looked back, he felt his heart ripped to two. Ashley still hasn't made it back, and there was no sign of the others either. 'No! Don't think like that! She's fine. Takao and the others are with her to protect her.' Kai still had his doubts. The building was starting to shake and hell, Kai was fearing for the worst. Kai's eyes widen, the building was already starting to go down.
Hilary only stared in horror at the crumbling building, and her heart dropped. "Takao..." she gulped, trying to calm herself, yet she couldn't believe the reality. "Takao!"
"No! Sean!" Salima cried out as well, heart breaking.
Kai could only swallow the fear that was sensing.
There was already smoke around the crumbling concrete, fire visible in view.
No. It can't be, right? Kai couldn't believe it. Lowering his head down, shadow casted over his eyes.
Then, Hilary and Kenny gasped, and Hilary was relieved to see who it was. "Takao... Max... Ashley! You're safe!"
Hearing the names being called, Kai quickly looked up, and felt his heart squeeze.
The smoke had cleared up a bit, and right then and there, Max, Tyson, Sean and Ashley were running dashing towards the rest.
"I can't believe it. They're—" before Kai could finish, Rei cut in. "You guys! You made it!"
Everyone started to celebrate for their escape and Kai couldn't help but to smile. But soon, his smile faded when he saw a few familiar figures behind the BBA. The Saint Shields were there too. That's a surprise. They finally reached towards the rest of the group, and we're panting heavily.
Sean was carrying Ashley on his back and he was already sweating. Kai slowly narrowed his eyes at him, but ignored the matter, since he was glad that at least, Ashley made it out safe.
"I thought I was a goner!" Tyson said.
"What's important is that you're safe!" Kenny exclaimed with relief.
"You worried us until they very last minute." Hilary scolded to them.
Takao chuckled at Hilary, and grinned whole forming a fist. "Have a little faith in us!"
"Right you are!" Max added.
Ashley giggled cheekily, and hearing her happy self, that could only mean she was fine.
"So, what about Genbu and Kitsune?" asked Rei.
"Sean." Ashley whispered and the latter nodded at her, setting her back down to her feet.
Both Ashley and Max held up their beyblades and smiled. They did it. They finally retrieved their companions.
Kai smiled at his two friends. Everyone did as well. They were happy for Ashley and Max. However, Kai's smile had falter down to a frown, for the memories of Ashley's and Max's bit beast being taken away.
Max fighting against Jim. Having one the battle at first, all was deceived and facade. Cyber Draciel was being repaired, recharging and ready for battle. Max was stubborn, but had the will for fight on. But, as all looked good, sweet victory could lead to a false hope. Genbu was sucked away to the ceiling, leaving Max in a state of shock.
Sean leaving Ashley mad and furious and going berserk, leaving their battle field shattered. The rain didn't helped much since that only made Sean have an advantage for his digital Sacred Beast. Things only made it worse when Sean had told Ashley something that really made her go berserk and that was very unlike her, not that anyone had enough experience watching her style but still, that was not like her. Kitsune had been taken away before Ashley and not to mention, finishing their battle off with Sean having his Cyber Wolverine attacking Ashley, leaving her in a state of unconscious.
Seeing Ashley smile, and setting all the bad memories behind, that alone is enough for Kai to smile again too. Though, Kai cannot forgive Sean for what he did to Ashley. Yet, at least she's back to his old sane self.
Everyone was happy for Ashley and Max and congratulated them, for retrieving their Sacred Beasts.
"Ozuma's team saved Genbu and Kitsune." Takao said.
Everyone was surprised, including Kai since normally, the Saint Shields were after them for an unknown reason.
"Ozuma! Thanks for saving Genbu!" Max said.
Ashley nodded. "T—thank you all— for helping us getting back our friends." she said with a sincere smile.
The Saint Shields were about to walk away until Ozuma eyed at the two. "We didn't save your Sacred Beasts for you."
"Wh—what?" Ashley asked almost in a whisper.
"Come on? Do you obviously think we're doing this just for your sake blueberry?" Monica added, laughing mockingly.
Ashley only puffed her cheeks at her little nickname.
"Don't forget! We aren't on your side!" Dunga replied coldly.
"And that's that." Joseph said with a small smirk.
"We will take your Sacred Beasts!" Ozuma declared with a sharp stare.
"So hold on to 'em nice and tight for now." Mariam added with a frown.
With that, they all took their leave.
Yesh. That was really awkward. Nonetheless, that really put the BBA through some deep thoughts. Finally, the Saint Shields true objectives had been revealed. Still, was it really just that?
"Kinomiya." Kane called and walked over, along with his friends behind him.
Takao glanced over his shoulder, turning to him. "Kane!"
Kane looked hesitated at first but proceeded, "Why did you save us?"
Takao just smiled and shrugged. "Because I want to fight you again."
That left Kane and the rest of his friends dumbfounded. "What?"
"I didn't beat the real Kane Yamashita. So I want to fight you on equal ground and settle the score with you! I'm gonna be the winner, though!" Takao gloated with a thumbs up, grinning.
Kane just chuckled and smiled at Takao's confidence. "I'll accept your challenge when the day comes."
Salima smiled at Kane, but still felt wrong for what she and her friends has caused to the BBA and the harm they brought. "I think I was wrong about the Sacred Beasts. Sacred Beasts don't have to be bad."
Everyone turned their attention to Salima, drawn towards her.
"Don't bring yourself down, Salima. We were blinded by wanting to become the best beybladers. You're not alone on this. Kane, you and I tried to take the easy way. But— Well, I guess we took it for granted." Sean said, all while placing his hand above Salima's shoulder.
"Yeah, but when I think about our battles, we learned about the deep bonds, that the BBA team shares, and the strength of the connection shared between a blader and their Sacred Beasts. Never give up, no matter what." Salima eyed at Tyson, a small glint in her eyes, as she continued with a smile, "Takao, thanks to you and Seiryu, we've learned that lesson."
Takao grinned sheepishly, and blinked. "Thanks to me?"
Hilary nudged over at Takao and said in a teasing tone, rolling her tongue in her words. "Look at you!"
Takao was smiling like an idiot and soon, frowned at Hilary. "Oh, shut up!"
Ashley gasped, overhearing Hilary and Takao. Her cheeks started to glow in pink hue, covering her mouth with her hand. "My brother? In love already?"
Takao only stared at Ashley, groaning. "I am not!" he turned and crossed his arms.
Everyone else laughed at him, even Kai was laughing too.
"In the end, the source of the problem was manipulating the hearts of people with the manufactured power of the digital Sacred Beasts." Daitenji added.
From afar, the sky was painted in the beautiful of shades of red, yellow and orange. The sun was only rising, and everyone felt the haze of the heat radiating from the sun. So warm and gentle, it was extraordinary.
"Oh, what a gorgeous sunrise! A sign for good things to come!" Daitenji said.
Ashley only had her mouth slightly parted, her face beginning to heat up. Slowly, she peeked over at Kai, feeling her heart squeeze. Feeling a swarm of butterflies roaming about her stomach, Ashley had to smile to herself, feeling giddy and happy for the moment. 'A sign that good things will come for us all.'
Hilary asked where Kane and his friends were heading off to now and he responded by saying, "I think we're going back to our travels. Starting from scratch."
Sean laughed and grinned. "Maybe you can call it a new beginning for us." he said while patting Kane's back playfully.
Salima explained that they'll head home first for some rest and will continue on with their travels to learn more about the world and reaffirm who they are. That alone, made the BBA happy for them.
"Take care, you guys." Hilary said.
Kane nodded, and Salima smiled at Sean, who smiled in return, then eyeing both at Goki and Jim, who grinned.
Well, the time had finally come. For both teams to depart.
Max and Jim shook hands and said their goodbyes.
Salima and Rei both exchanged hands and exchanged some words, wishing the best for each other.
Goki held out his hand for Kai. A second had passed, and Goki felt embarrassed since maybe Kai had rejected his apology for what he has done and said to him but Kai only gave Goki a teasing smile, forgiving him and gratefully shook his hand.
Sean walked over to Ashley. Ashley gazed at him, mouth slightly parted. Sean looked upset but it soon faded with a sad smile. "I'll miss you. I can't believe I finally had the chance of meeting you, but, I'm sorry for what I caused for you and Kitsune. I hope you can forgive me."
Ashley batted her lashes, head tilting with confusion. After a moment, searching for any sign, Ashley found that Sean was deeply sorry. Sighing, Ashely smiled at the latter. "Don't worry. I know you didn't intend on causing me harm. I do not blame you. That creature was controlling you after all."
Sean looked at Ashley, dumbfounded by her words. Smiling, crescents presenting to her eyes, Ashley held out her hand to Sean. Sean was hesitated but gladly took it. The two smiled at each other.
Both Kane and Takao said their goodbyes and gave each other a respectful handshake.
"Don't forget... your promise to us!" Kane said.
Takao nodded and grinned. "Yeah!"
"Take care, Kinomiya."
"You too, Kane."
Soon after the exchange of goodbyes, Kane, Goki, Jim, Salima, and Sean departed from the BBA, got on one of the helicopters and flew away. The BBA watched them fly away before getting in the other helicopter and flying back home.
Everyone else had already drifted off to sleep but Ashley was still surprisingly awake. She was pretty exhausted but her thoughts kept me up. Now that everything with Team Psykick is finally done and over with, perhaps now was the time to speak to Kai and pour her feelings out to him.
But like any other typical girls, she started to have doubts and Ashley started to panic emotionally.
What if Kai turns her down? What if Kai did not feel the same as Ashley does?
Ashley was aware that it's not healthy to keep your emotions bottle up inside but, What if she only made a fool of herself? She feared she might ruin the relationship she shared with Kai. Right now, Ashley's first priority was to rest as soon as she gets home. She might need to stay over at the hospital for a couple of days? Or weeks? She needs to recover her injury first.
Ashely took a quick glance at Kai and he was already sound asleep.
Ashley only averted her eyes away from Kai, conflicted. 'No! I must stay confident!'
When the time comes, Ashley will confess her feelings for Kai, that alone, Ashley made up her mind.
[Ending: What's the answer?]
A beyblade was spinning with its center glowing.
[Let's get up, get up and stand up,
tsuyogaru koto wa nai move up
kokoro wo yurashite so step up,
mitsumeru ashita no go up]
[moshi kotoba wo erabenakute, koe ga karetete mo hanarete]
Max's pose was his thumb pointing to himself, smiling as Genbu's spirit was behind him.
[omoi dake ga sora ni magire
ato ni nokoru kuukyo wa naze?]
Rei's left eye could be seen as his right eye was masked with Byakko's spirit next to him.
[arienai gendou de tomadowasete]
The BBA team all turned to punching bags (?) springing around as a white beyblade was spinning in a non-motion way.
[ate no nai tsuyogari wa yowaku miseru]
The BBA team were out fishing by a pond. Takao managed to fish out a dragoon look-alike and the rest of the Holy Beasts as the BBA team were awed. Kai sat in the back leaning to a rock, Ashley standing by him, smiling and giggling at her friends.
[demo hitotsu dake kokoro ni kimete!]
All the BBA members spun around on top of their signature beyblade as they were huge! Takao, Max and Rei struggling as Max was on his knees. Ashley having her leg slightly up and smiling while Kai sat crossed legged on his beyblade. Hilary and Kenny watching the BBA with grins.
[ashita kimi no uta wo, kotae ni kaki soete]
Kai was smiling while looking to his side, Suzaku right above him, close.
[sugita hibi ni iro wo tsuketai, merodii (melody) wa boku ga ageru]
The twins were shown. Ashley and Takao standing side by side, Ashley on the left and Takao on the right. Kitsune and Seiryu behind them.
[Getting the vibe from the other side]
The beyblade from the beginning was starting to lose its spin.
[All day every day it's the same,]
The beyblade lost its spin, the center finally showing Dragoon.
[What's the answer?]
Entry Fourteen.
The Aftermath
After a long week and a long day of battling against old foes, the war against Psykick has come to an end. After weeks and hours of training with friends, we all come a long way to get where we are. It was hard work, but it did pay off in the end. Hm, I'm not so sure how to tell this, but the battles were tough both pyshically and emotionally.
1) First, after entering the Battle Tower we were ambushed but luckily the Saint Shields were there to aid us? or so I think? The first battle was between Jim and Max. The battle felt like it went on for ages for Max because Jim wouldn't allow a loss and his digital Sacred Beast continued to be repaired in thanks to those scientists. Draciel was in a crisis from there. It wasn't a fair fight but sadly, Max continued to fight and in the end, he ended up losing not only the fight but Genbu as well.
2) Second, Rei against Salima who mistakingly, Rei was deceived by her. He originally thought he was her friend and tried to help him and even fooled him thinking she wasn't like her friends who were tempted by the digital Sacred Beast's powers but she descended to that path in the end. By a close one, it almost looked like Rei was giving up the match but as always, Kai as captain came through and knocked Rei back to his senses by reminding him how it was Salima's friends who had taken Genbu and he should be fighting by his own beliefs and for his friends, and so, Rei overcame his doubts and won the battle. However, despite Salima coming to her senses, she left with regret, knowing the promise was broken in the battlefield.
3) Third, Kai was up next battling against Goki. In the beginning, it looked as though Kai was really about to win the entire thing and take down Goki without needing Suzaku but I was wrong. Just when Kai was about to grant a win, his mind started to play tricks on him, thinking he was battling Yuya, an old classmate of his who has fallen. Kai was still mourning for his loss and he was conflicted on who he was battling with. Luckily, his battle ended with a tie but was asked for a second match. Kai did confessed that he saw Yuya in Goki and my own brother teased Kai for thinking how soft he's grown and Kai looked offended. But still, that shouldn't let Kai down. I tried to tell Kai that he was battling for Yuya and not against him. Even so, with the second battle starting, Kai still had thought he was facing against Yuya and filled with regret, he was lost. Even when Goki used both Draciel and Driger's battling styles, Kai was conflicted who he was really facing, as if he were a phantom lost in a fog. In the end, Kai overcame his doubts, and battled with all his hardest, realizing he was fight for Yuya. And so, he finally felt free from the fog.
4) Fourth, my battle. Sean against I. At first, I was being nice and I didn't had any intentions of drawing out Kitsune for battle but Sean's arrogance pushed Kitsune to come out even when not called. She saved me from what could've been a catastrophe. Just when I had claimed victory, Sean wouldn't give in and we had to fight again. I felt pity for him and wanted to ends things quickly but then... I thought I had changed. I still cannot decipher my past during the academy, but it seemed Sean trapped me there. Once I saw my own reflection, with my mask knowing I've been deceiving this whole time, I knew it was over. I had failed to protect Kitsune and ended up losing her in the end.
5) The last battle was Takao against Kane. I didn't get to see much due to my state of unconscious. But I know for a fact that Kane did give Takao a hard time for victory. Kane at first was tempted by the power of Cyber Dragoon, he almost had lost sight that he was human to begin with. That Psykick were only using him as if he were an artificial blader. As many times he tried to brake from the chains of Cyber Dragoon, he was sucked by the devouring power of his digital Sacred Beast and lost control. And just when Takao was about to give up and it wasn't worth sacrificing his Sacred Beast, Seiryu had disobeyed Takao and continued to fight despite the circumstances. Seiryu's will to fight gave Takao enough courage to continue. The battle was on from there and soon, Salima and Sean had showed up and tried to convince Kane to forget about the fight. Sadly, Kane defied his friends pleas and went brave enough to injured one of his friends. It stunned all of us, but with Takao's full determination, he was able to rescue Kane and win the battle.
6) Just when you think it was over, it's not. The whole tower was about to go down but Max and I didn't think of leaving our Sacred Beasts behind. As you can guess, we went back to retrieve them. To our surprise, Ozuma's team where there and even helped us save our Sacred Beasts? It's still odd since we do not know their true objective. But in the end, everything all worked out.
So that's how it all went... everyone is safe and no one got hurt.
Well... kind of? We're back home. It was a long flight and am I exhausted. However, there's still one more thing I need to do...
I hope I don't make the wrong decision. I know, we all agree to stay together and never let anything break us apart. So, I beg that my decision to express my feelings to someone very dear to me won't do any harm to our friendship, at least... I hope no harm is done...
Wish me luck, I hope I won't come to regrets.
and thats that! The Pyskick Arc is over! as before, i like to thank all the readers for being patient and taking the time to read. So now... what's next? Well, next chapter is a very, very, VERY special one. and it'll be the first chapter for the new year. So, see you all next year! have a safe and happy holidays! - obeliskprima
