So before anyone says anything, I've tested Burn Leone against my L-drago Destructor. L-drago doesn't actually win that often, in either of the two stadiums I've got. Granted they are both catered more towards stamina or defense types, but still. Leone normally wins in a sleep out. S yeah, either the L-drago I got is defective(never gotten a bad one from Takara Tomy) or Burn Leone is just that well balanced between defense and stamina.
Majesty looked on in shock. Leone shot a large stream of fire from his maw, waving it around as Majesty bobbed and weaved to avoid it. She shot her own stream of fire, which collided with his. The massive explosion filled the scene with smoke. I dashed forward, the new armor light but strong. It felt like it was helping me move. I leapt high, really high, and came down in Majesty, slashing at her. She roared and swung her tail. I blocked it with my arms, my feet skidding on the white floor. I swung the sword back and charged forward, slashing upwards as she bit at me. The sword collided with her jaw, making her jerk up. I slashed sideways, making her roar in pain. I took a flying leap, bringing my feet down on her nose, slamming it into the ground. She roared again and exploded into flames.
"I will not be mocked!" Majesty charged us at high speeds, almost too fast to see. She hit both of us, driving us high into the sky. My sword was knocked out of my hand as I squirmed in pain. Leone and I cried out as a massive explosion shook us. I hit the ground hard, Leone landing next to me.
"Such weaklings need to learn their place." Majesty started to leave when she heard me cry out.
"Is that all you have you pathetic excuse for a dragon?!" She snapped around, roaring in rage.
"You survived that?!" I was helping Leone get to his feet.
"You think we will just bow down because of one Special Move?! It didn't work last time, and we are so much stronger than before! We won't lose to the likes of you!" Leone and I roared as we powered up. My sword flew into my hand and I pointed it at her. "This ends. Tonight!" Majesty was enraged. How did these two keep getting up? How were they still fighting? This was ridiculous. She roared and shot a massive flame at us. I stepped forward and held up my hand, the symbol glowing bright as a shield formed in front of us. The fire harmlessly passed by. I grunted and pushed my Blader's Spirit to the limit, the sword in my hand glowing with a purple fire. Leone crouched down and I hopped on. Leone's eyes flashed and he sprinted forward, pushing his speeds to the limit. "Finishing move: Wild Call!" Leone and I turned into a streak of light as we flew towards Majesty.
"Don't think that will do anything! Dragon Emperor Life Destructor!" Fire spewed from her as she matched our speed. We all cried out as we collided, our world filled with an explosion of massive proportions. I lost track of everything and my senses slowly shut down one by one. Last thing I saw was Leone lying next to me, his eyes squeezed shut. I sighed.
'We tried...'
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I shot up, looking around before sighing. I was in my bed.
"What the heck was that dream?" I looked over at Leone, only to gasp. It had changed. I picked it up and looked it over. The new Fusion Wheel was purple, and it glinted in the rising sun streaming through the window. I flipped out of bed and turned on my computer. Thankfully, Wiki was useful for finding parts of different Beyblades. I scrolled through the pictures, trying to find a match. "Ah hah! Gotcha." I clicked on the link and I looked over the name. "Hades Leone huh..." I read up on it and looked at Leone in my hand. "Well, this is interesting."
I did some more research on my newly evolved Bey, and found it to be rather interesting. The whole combo was Hades Leone CH120 FB.
"...Cool." I got ready for the day quickly and moved down the hall to Ryan's room. Knocking on it, I heard him call me in. I stepped in to see him sitting at his desk, working on a note book.
"What's up James?"
"Check this out." I held up Leone and Ryan gasped, snatching it from my hand. He looked it over.
"That's a wicked Fusion Wheel! How'd you get it?!" I sighed and sat down on his bed.
"It's a long story. It started when I first had a dream..."
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"And Leone and I fought with everything we had. Sadly, she was still too powerful. One last attack was all it took to wipe us out, and I woke up after that," I held up Leone, "To find this."
"...That's awesome! How can I do that?" I internally cringed.
"I'm not sure. Leone did all of the work." It glinted in the light.
"Come on, you gotta show me!" I thought about it for a minute, then I had an idea.
"Come on, I wanna try something."
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Ryan and I had hiked into the hills, finding a small grotto that we had always played in growing up. I pulled out my launcher and loaded up.
"Let's see if we can't do this." I launched and Leone ran around the clearing a few times. With the new Performance Tip, Leone was faster than before. It zipped around and stopped in front of us, spinning calmly. I knelt down and held my hand over it. The centrifugal force was much stronger. Leone gleamed and I stepped back as it was doused in a hot flame. The flame formed Hades Leone and he shook his mane out, his chains clinking together.
"Woah. He's massive." Leone almost smirked and I reached up, petting his head.
"Yeah. I wasn't expecting this." Ryan stepped forward, reaching up. Leone pressed into his hand as he stared in awe. I smiled.
"Hey, James." I turned to Ryan.
"What's up?" He looked nervous.
"I uh...I never told you before. But I uh, took this." He dug something out of his pocket and held his hand out. I gasped when I saw a Bey. Ray Serpent. The Bey that I had my first hard battle against. I took it out of his hand and looked it over. Yup, this was it.
"Ryan, how did you get this?"
"That punk left it in the stadium. He never tried looking for it, so obviously he didn't care about it that much." I saw a small glint off of the Fusion Wheel. It was almost timid. I turned to the open portion of the grotto and pulled out my launcher. "Wait." I glanced at Ryan. "Can I?" I nodded after hesitating.
"Sure, I guess." I handed him Serpent and he loaded up. He took a breath and widened his stance.
"Let It Rip!" Serpent flew forward and landed on the ground in front of us. It just sat there. I stepped forward, crouching in front of it.
"Hey there Serpent. Do you remember me?" A dark energy spewed from it, pouring out like smoke. I stepped back as a large snake formed from the smoke. Its scales were black, and its eyes were green, a faint yellow glow came off its scales. It hissed lowly and lowered its head. Leone stepped up next to me, a warning growl making Serpent pull back. I put my hand on Leone's side. "It's okay Leone." I took a step forward, and Serpent brought its eyes to my level. Its hood flared and it let out a hiss. I didn't move. Its hood retreated and it closed its mouth, flicking its tongue out.
"James?" I tilted my head in Ryan's direction, without breaking eye contact. "Serpent. Stand down." I raised an eyebrow, turning to Ryan. He walked up, planting himself just ahead of me. Serpent pulled back a small bit, surprised the human was challenging it. It pulled up and hissed as Ryan walked forward, holding a hand up. Serpent lowered its head, waving it back and forth a little. Ryan stood firm, and his resolve reminded me of him bonding with Bull. Serpent then tilted its head forward, pressing against his hand. The yellow glow shattered, and Serpent relaxed. Ryan smirked. "Do you want a new Blader? I know that punk didn't treat you very well." I looked closer and noticed its scales were dulled slightly. It was worn out. It stared into his eyes before nodding. I grinned.
"Ryan, did you just get a second Beyblade?" He turned to me as Serpent gently bumped him with its nose.
"I guess so." He chuckled lightly, then yelped when Serpent scooped him up with its head, lifting him high into the air. He laughed as Serpent gave him a ride around the grotto. It set its head down and Ryan slid off. He patted its nose. "Serpent, you are amazing." It hissed lightly. "Let's go get you fixed up huh?" It nodded, then shattered, its Bey spinning around Ryan's feet before jumping straight up. Ryan swiped his arm through the air, catching it. He grinned and held it up. "Oh yeah!" I chuckled. "So, how do I deal with two Beys?"
"Heck if I know. You might have to ask Gingka." He nodded. "Want to see Leone's new strength?" He grinned.
"Let's head there now!" We headed out, Leone spinning around us to get used to the new form.
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*Ding ding ding*
"I'll be up in a minute!" I heard Madoka's voice from downstairs. I sat down and sighed, grateful for the time to rest my feet. Ryan, on the other hand, was restless. After about two minutes, I cracked an eye open.
"You're going to run a hole through the floor." He sighed, looking frazzled.
"Sorry, I just...I don't know..."
"What is it?" I asked, opening both eyes.
"I...I feel, it's almost like there is two pressures fighting it out." I titled my head.
"Think it's Bull and Serpent?"
"It might be?" He pulled out both Beys and looked them over. Bull started glowing, and Serpent did as well. Red fire ran up his right arm, while a black fog covered his left one, enveloping him completely. The colors were split evenly down his body, his right side covered in red while the left covered in blackness. He looked himself over in awe, then winced as the flames grew in size. I sat up, concerned.
"Ryan?" He looked over at me, then closed his eyes.
"Knock it off you two." He grunted and his Blader's Spirit enveloped him, chasing away the other energy. He sighed and held the two Beys up. "No more fighting." I saw them both gleam. "Good." At that moment, Gingka walked into the shop.
"Hey Ryan! James!"
"Hey Gingka!" I said as I smiled.
"So um, what just happened?" Gingka said. I tilted my head.
"What do you mean?" He held up a finger.
"I felt a Bey Spirit rise in strength for a moment." Ryan nodded.
"Yeah, that was me."
"What happened?"
"Do you remember that kid that I got Leone from?" I asked.
"Um...oh yeah! What about him?"
"Once I beat him, he actually left his Bey in the stadium as he ran. Ryan picked it up." Ryan held out both Bull and Serpent.
"They were fighting for a moment, so I had to break it up."
"Woah, you have two Beys?!" Gingka snatched Serpent from him and looked it over. "It looks really strong." Gingka handed it back to him. Ryan nodded.
"I think so too."
"So, what are you going to do with it?"
"Probably train with it, get both Bull and Serpent stronger."
"A Blader with two Beys? That sounds awesome!" Gingka's eyes lit up. "You have to battle me!" I sighed.
"Gingka, he hasn't even been able to bond with Serpent properly. There's no guarantee it will listen to him." Gingka slumped over.
"Oh. I guess you're right." I laughed and turned to see Madoka coming up the stairs.
"Hey guys!"
"Madoka!" We all greeted her.
"Why is everyone here?" Gingka jumped in.
"I wanted to see if there has been any news from Yuki yet."
"None yet, but he said he'll check in in a couple of days."
"Right." Ryan stepped forward, holding out Serpent.
"Madoka, could you check it over for me?" Madoka looked between Ryan, Gingka and myself.
"Did you tell them?" I flipped out.
"You knew?!" She held her hands up, a bead of sweat running down her face.
"He asked me to keep it a secret!" I sighed and rubbed my forehead.
"Ryan why?" He held up his hands.
"I felt like I shouldn't tell you till everything settled down." I nodded, taking a breath.
"...Okay, fair enough." I could see his point. Madoka took Serpent and we walked down stairs. She scanned it and went to work.
"It looks like...wow, that's a big crack!" She pulled it out and laid the pieces out on the work bench. She dropped her goggles over her eyes and got to work. I glanced over her shoulder and winced when I saw a large crack running down one side of the Energy Ring.
"Did I do that?"
"Maybe, but don't worry, I'll have it fixed in no time." She said, only glancing at me for a split second.
"Madoka, you are a miracle worker." She blushed and waved off the praise.
"W-what? No, I just, I like helping, that's all!" She looked down at the Bey. "I'm not a very strong Blader, so I have to do everything I can to help the others." She looked up at me, smiling, "Besides, it's what I'm good at." I nodded.
"Fair enough." Gingka, Ryan and I sat down on the couches, relaxing. I pulled out Leone and held it with a closed hand so Gingka couldn't see it. "Hey Gingka."
"What's up?"
"I never realized how cool it is to have a Bey evolve." He nodded, a smile on his face.
"Yeah, it was really cool!"
"At least, not till now." I grinned at the confused look on his face.
"Huh?" I held up Leone and he gasped. "WHAT?! SINCE WHEN?!"
"Quiet I'm trying to work!" Madoka spun around, only to gasp as well when she saw my new Leone. Gingka swiped it from me, looking it over with glowing eyes. Madoka set down her stuff and stepped over, quickly pulling out her computer and scanning it. "When did this happen James?"
"Just this morning." Gingka was freaking out.
"But how?!"
"Let's just say it was a gift from Pegasus."
"Huh? Pegasus? My Pegasus?" I nodded. He pulled out his Bey, looking at it.
"Do you remember how I told you L-drago would visit me in my dreams?" He thought for a minute, then nodded.
"Oh yeah!"
"Pegasus did the same thing last night. And it helped give Leone a power boost." Madoka tapped away on her computer, giving us a quick rundown.
"Wow, its speed and attack power have nearly tripled! That wide Fusion Wheel has three large gaps, allowing for amazing power! And that Spin Track has a height gimmick, allowing it to shift in between two different heights while battling. That Performance Tip isn't very common either." I jumped in, grateful I had done my research.
"It acts like a two different Performance Tips. Sitting upright, it's on a ball. Tilted, it runs around at high speeds." Madoka looked up at me.
"Wow, you've done your research."
"Yup, I looked over each part. It's a Balance Type that has strength in all three other types." She nodded.
"That's true. Its Stamina has been increased by the wide Fusion Wheel, and its Defense and Attack are both incredible." I nodded. Gingka pumped a fist in the air.
"Alright! I want to battle you so badly!" I smirked.
"I might put up more of a fight this time." He got giddy and ran upstairs.
"I wanna battle right now!" I laughed and followed him. We jogged over to the nearest park, and took our places on either side of a stadium. "Are you ready James? I'm so pumped!" He said as he loaded up. I smirked and nodded, looking at Leone. Something in the back of my mind was making me a little nervous, but I pushed it down. I had already battled Gingka before. And even with this power boost, I still doubted I could match him. I loaded up and took my stance.
"I'm ready!" Madoka nodded and raised her hand.
"3!"
"2!"
"1!"
"Let It Rip!" Leone and Pegasus landed in the stadium. Leone shot down to the center, immediately taking a defensive stance. Gingka threw his arm out.
"Go Pegasus!" Pegasus rushed Leone, and I pulled my hand back.
"Leone dodge!" Leone pulled back, avoiding Pegasus as it screamed past. Leone settled in the center again. Pegasus used the slope of the stadium to slow down, turning around and dashing at Leone again. Same attack, same result.
"Gah! Get him Pegasus! Barrage Mode!" A click sounded and Pegasus was able to land a bunch of smaller attacks onto Leone, knocking it off balance. "Yeah! Get him!"
"Leone! Change height!" Leone's Spin Track extended and Pegasus missed. Leone settled back down into the middle and started building up wind. Pegasus dashed around to build up speed, and rushed it.
"That trick won't work! Pegasus, Smash Mode!" Another click and Pegasus poured on the speed.
"Leone, release it!" Leone sat there. "Leone! Release it-!" Pegasus slammed into Leone, an explosion rocking our world. Leone landed on the side of the stadium, barely inside. "Wheew, that was close. Leone, what's the big idea?!" Leone drifted down to the center of the stadium and settled, then started building up more wind. "What?" I looked at Madoka as she spoke up.
"Wow, look at this! Leone can now store the wind thanks to its raised Fusion Wheel, meaning even if it gets hit, it still holds it!" I blinked in surprise
"Really? Well, that's convenient. I guess Leone already knew that." I looked down to see Pegasus knocking Leone around, Gingka cheering it on.
"Yeah! Get him Pegasus!"
"Gah! Leone, drop your height and fight back!" Leone dropped and whipped around, slamming into Pegasus and stopping it in its tracks.
"Huh? Pegasus!" Even with the attack power Leone had, it still couldn't match up to Pegasus. It was thrown away, with Pegasus keeping right on its tail. Leone bounced twice, and Pegasus slammed into it, causing another explosion.
"Gr, Leone, bounce off of it!" Pegasus went in for another attack, and Leone used the momentum to go flying. It landed near the middle of the stadium, and when it flashed, and large gust of wind spread out from it, knocking Pegasus off balance. "Woah! I didn't expect that!" Leone took off in a streak of light, dashing around and slamming into a still recovering Pegasus.
"Ahh! Pegasus, fight it!" Pegasus pulled away just long enough to switch to Upper Mode, knocking Leone away with the next hit.
"Leone!" It landed and dashed around, not giving up. "Leone stop! You can't keep taking direct hits like that!" Leone flashed and slammed into Pegasus, sounding like a buss saw. An explosion rang out, and I thought I heard Pegasus whinny. The smoke cleared and Leone was sitting in the middle. It began to build energy. Sparks began to fly and hot fire was poured out from the Bey. It spiraled around it, forming a pool at the bottom of the stadium. Leone powered up and the pool grew in size. I could feel the heat from where I was standing. "Gah! What is this? Leone!"
"Pegasus!" Pegasus dashed around the outside of the stadium, gaining speed. A blue light covered it as it moved faster and faster. Leone flashed and the fire grew, slowly filling up the stadium. "Pegasus, go faster! Even faster!" I felt the wind from Pegasus as it passed, and knew what they were doing. "Special Move: Pegasus Storm Bringer!" Before Pegasus could fully complete the move, Leone flashed again, and the fire grew hotter. I threw my arms up, protecting my face from the heat while stumbling backwards. Ryan pulled Madoka back, covering her with his body.
"Leone! NO!"
"WAAAAH PEGASUS!" Leone's Spirit formed and roared to the sky. The fire erupted, a pillar of hot flame shooting into the sky. I fell back, and everything went dark for a second.
I shook my head as I sat up. My skin was slightly red from the heat. I quickly got up and ran up the steps to check on everyone. Gingka was getting up, and he gasped when he saw Pegasus lying next to him. It had been knocked out. I stared in shock as Leone was sitting in the stadium, the Fusion wheel glowing and smoking. My eyes widened in horror when I heard a shout of pain. I ran over to Ryan and Madoka, only to freeze, staring at Ryan's exposed back. His clothes had been burnt away. I dropped to my knees next to him.
"RYAN! Ryan please, talk to me! Come on kid, say something!" He looked at me through squinted eyes, tears flowing freely down his face as he curled up in pain.
"James! It-! It hur-rts!" I turned to Madoka, who looked fine physically.
"Call an ambulance!" She jumped and nodded.
"O-o-okay!" She was shaking as she called them. "We need an ambulance! There's been an accident at the Bey Park. Someone is badly injured!" I fell back onto my butt as I stared at Ryan.
"...What have I done...?"
Oops, James may have gotten too eager and didn't realize just how strong Leone had gotten with his new form. Ryan is now injured, and James isn't sure what just happened.
Find out if Ryan is going to be okay in the next chapter!
~Silverleone