Tyson: Can I do the disclaimer today?
Lady obsessed: Why?
Tyson: You've let everyone else do it.
Lady obsessed: I haven't. Kenny and Hilary haven't done it yet.
Tyson: Yeah, well they aren't hugely important. Come on! I'm the hero of the anime!
Lady obsessed: You are? I hadn't noticed.
Tyson: Whatcha mean you haven't noticed?!
Lady obsessed: *pretending not to hear the question*
Tyson: Well?!
Ray: It means she's been too busy watching Kai.
Kai: *smirks*
Lady obsessed: *blush*
Hilary: Did you say me and Kenny weren't important?!
Tyson: Eeep. *runs away* *Hilary chases him with giant mallet*
Kenny: Erm...I guess I'll do the disclaimer then. Ahem. Lady obsessed doesn't own Beyblade...er... *Appolene holds up card with lines on it* Oh yeah! But she does own Appolene, Dalcyn and any other characters that have never been seen before until this fanfiction. Thank you.
Fuelled By Emotions
Tyson grinned. No matter what Kai did now he would lose and he would go through to the finals. He looked up at Kai triumphantly and was annoyed to see that he was smirking.
"What?" Tyson demanded.
"I was just imaging the look on your face when you lose," Kai said. "Ah yes! Hilarious!"
Tyson gritted his teeth. Kai was going mad. He urged Dragoon onwards, towards the rim. Kai watched calmly as Dranzer drew nearer and nearer. Three, two, one.
"Go Dranzer!"
The two blades had mounted the rim now and on Kai's words, Dranzer sped off along it. It caught Dragoon off-guard and sent him back into the dish, wobbling. Kai's beyblade sped round to the opposite side of the dish and then came stampeding down the side.
"Flame saber!"
Flames enveloped the dark blue beyblade as it shot straight at Dragoon. The bit-chip glowed and the immense red phoenix burst forth. It all happened so fast that Tyson had no time to move Dragoon. The fiery blade crashed into his and he watched as if in slow-motion as it soared out of the dish and landed on the ground, motionless.
The crowd were struck dumb with awe. It was over. Kai was the winner.
It took Jazzman a few minutes to recover from the sudden finish to the match. He finally snapped out of it when Kai shot him a look.
"Well, ladies and gentlemen, the winner of our first semi-final match is KAI!!!!"
The crowd erupted into applause. Kai smirked and caught Dranzer as it leapt out of the dish. Tyson was still staring at his defeated blade.
"I...lost..."
He saw a pair of brown boots appear before his blade and he looked up at Kai. The captain raised an eyebrow at him and snatched Dragoon up from the dirt. He threw it to Tyson and then walked silently away. He had done it. He had finally beaten Tyson. He laughed inwardly and the look on his face was better than he had ever imagined.
"He did it!" Appolene cheered.
Then she stopped and blinked sheepishly at the rest of the people in the VIP box who were all staring at her. She felt her cheeks turn fiery red and hurriedly looked away.
"Yeah! Way to go Kai!"
She looked sideways at Ray and smiled gratefully. He winked at her.
"I think Tyson deserved his loss. It taught him that he is way too over- confident."
"Yeah..."
He really is nice, Appolene thought as he went to greet Kai.
Kai saw Ray walking towards him, having just been talking with Appolene. From where he stood he could see that her face was crimson. What had he said to her?!
She likes Ray, Dranzer teased maliciously.
Kai shook his head irritably, expelling Dranzer from his mind and stormed angrily to the far wall, away from Ray. Ray was left staring at him in surprise and then he looked from Kai to Appolene and nodded knowingly.
Appolene shook herself and checked her reflection. Her blush was receding back to a pale peach. Thank goodness, she thought, her eyes resting on Kai's reflection in the glass. He did not look happy. Putting on a smile, she turned and hurried over to congratulate him.
Kai shot her a glare as she approached and she stopped, her face falling slightly. Kai groaned inwardly. Again with the guilt. What was wrong with him?
"What?" he demanded.
"Well, I was going to congratulate you on your win but now I don't see why I should," she snapped, her face going slightly red again.
He sighed. She is way too emotional. She was still red so he smirked. She went redder.
"What's so funny?! Don't you smirk at me!"
"I will do what I like," he retorted.
She shook her head and tried to smile again but Kai could see she was still annoyed. Well, at least she didn't want to argue. He really wasn't in the mood for her.
"Well, congratulations. You were amazing."
"Hn?"
He looked around. Appolene flashed him a smile, one, he noticed, that was empty of annoyance and anger. A slight red tinge was still in her cheeks but it just seemed to make her glow. She moved off towards the door, Dalcyn in her hand.
"Kai?"
Kai jumped as Ray said his name. He shot the raven-haired boy a menacing look but Ray simply grinned.
"Think about what I said, okay."
"Why should I?"
"Because how you reacted when I came over proves that you're denying something."
Kai scowled. This was getting irritating. He wished Ray would just leave him alone.
"Just do it Kai."
Ray grinned and then fetched Driger from his pocket.
"Oh yeah, I swear I saw a hint of red on your face but I must have been seeing things," he whispered. Kai's eyes narrowed to a piercing glare. Ray laughed and turned away. "You ready?" he called to Appolene.
"If by that you mean ready to beat you then the answer would be yes!" the girl called back. She smiled again at Kai. "Wish me luck?"
"Hmph! Whatever."
She laughed, knowing that was all she'd be able to get out of him. Ray joined her and the two proceeded down to the stadium.
Kai raised a hand to his cheek. There's no way any red had been there. Ray was just messing with his head again. Yet, his face did feel slightly warm. He shook himself irritably. Why would he blush?! What possible reason would there be for him to?
A brief image of Appolene smiling at him, her cheeks tinged with red, crossed his mind.
No! No, no, no! He would not blush because of her!
"Bladers! Take up your positions!"
Ray and Appolene winked at each other before moving to opposite sides of the dish.
"This is it," Ray said, fixing Driger into his shooter.
"Yup. Just you and me," Appolene agreed, attaching Dalcyn to hers.
"Are you ready?!"
The two nodded in unison and raised their launchers, their eyes fixed on the dish.
"Three...two...one...LET IT RIP!!!"
A cheer erupted as the two bladers pulled their ripcords with enormous speed, sending the beyblades crashing into the dish. As soon as they hit the ground they were off, charging straight for each other.
There was a few seconds of showering the dish with sparks before the two blades pulled apart and began to circle each other. They danced in and out of each others attacks. Both appeared to be at equal health.
"They're not doing much," Hilary said.
"They're both studying the opponent for weaknesses," Kenny explained.
"Not doing too well though," Max added.
"That's because the two blades seem to have very similar qualities. They both have the same sort of weight disc, defence and attack ring and both are powered by a bit-beast. The only real difference is that fact that Driger is built for speed whereas Dalcyn is for endurance. Driger's defence is also slightly better than Dalcyn's but because of her endurance advantage, she can last. That's why she could stand up to Draciel's Fortress Defence in her battle with you, Max."
"I see."
The two blades circled still.
"This is fun," Appolene mused, raising an eyebrow at Ray.
"You could attack if you are bored," he grinned back.
She laughed.
"I'm not that stupid Ray. You're blade is very fast so you'd dodge and then attack me. No, I'm gonna find the weak spot before I attack you."
Ray's grin widened.
"Just what I like to hear. You're a proper blader and one who knows the game. You and I have very similar styles but they are different at the same time." He now wore a Cheshire cat grin and was even showing his cat- like fangs. "For instance, you do not attack me because you know I can dodge and attack back whereas I am quite capable of attacking you without fear of being countered, like so. Let's go Driger! "
The rotation speed of the grey beyblade suddenly increased dramatically and it shot straight at its blue opponent. Appolene's eyes narrowed as she scanned the dish. She knew Driger was closing in but it was moving so fast that she couldn't see it. Well, if that was the case then she'd make it more challenging.
"All right! If that's how you wanna play! Dalcyn! Let's give these felines a run for their money. Go!"
The blue blade paused for only a second before shooting left. Appolene was in time to see Driger as it slowed down slightly to prevent itself running right out of the dish before it sped off after Dalcyn again.
"Right, just keep moving. Moving targets are a lot harder to hit accurately."
Ray nodded as he followed Dalcyn's movements.
"You're right, they are but not impossible. And even a glance off the side of the blade can still have devastating effects if done properly."
"Huh?"
Ray chuckled and bared his pointed fangs again.
"Allow me to demonstrate. Tiger Claw Attack!"
Appolene could do nothing. Dalcyn was helpless but she kept on moving regardless. Driger careered into the side of the blade but the aim was slightly off. The blow sent both blades ricocheting to opposite sides of the dish but Dalcyn had absorbed most of it. She was wobbling awkwardly.
"Come on Dalcyn, get your balance back before he hits again. You can stand up to this!"
"That was nasty," Kenny commented, adjusting the camera on Dizzi.
"But not good enough to knock her out," Max added.
"True. Like Ray said, even if the blade isn't hit directly, it can still receive damage. Appolene kept her blade moving so that it couldn't be knocked out and so that Ray's blade also received some of the damage," Kenny continued. "A good move. If she had slowed down or paused for even a second Driger would have easily knocked her out of the dish." A movement to his left made him look around. "I think you were right to give her that beyblade Kai. She turned into a fine blader."
Kai's brow furrowed and his eyes remained fixed on the battle below. He ignored Kenny's remark.
He was right though, she was good. Most blades would have been decimated in seconds when trapped in a dish with Driger yet she had so far got off with just a scratch. She had better watch out.
Dalcyn was staying close to the centre but she remained constantly on the move. Appolene surveyed the dish, making sure she kept out of Driger's reach but it was proving to be very difficult. She knew she couldn't keep running away, she was going to have to attack. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
"Alright." Her eyes snapped open. "Okay Dalcyn! Let's do this!"
The bit-chip atop the beyblade began to glow. A loud shriek pierced the air and the immense blue Halcyon shot into the sky, showing the field with feathers. Her eyes glinted as she began to circle the dish.
Ray watched as the beyblade in the dish began to circle also, moving faster and faster. She was going to attack.
"Driger!"
A roar echoed around the entire stadium and the powerful white tiger sprung from his bit-chip. He bared his pointed fangs at the Halcyon and crouched low, ready to pounce.
The Halcyon ignored him and continued to circle. The beyblade began to run up the side of the dish. Appolene watched for just the right moment and then shouted for it to go. It put on a sudden spurt of speed and flew into the air. Dalcyn ascended into the air, higher and higher.
"Get ready Driger. Looks like she's gonna try the same attack she did with Max. It is a powerful attack but this time there is a major difference. We are much, much faster than Draciel."
The maximum height had been reached. As one the halcyon and the beyblade flipped over and came hurtling downwards towards Driger.
"Come on!"
Both bird and beyblade began to rotate, increasing their power.
"Get ready, get ready," Ray murmured.
Appolene's fists cletched together as her blade dived, right on target to the awaiting opponent.
"Almost there," the raven-haired boy muttered. "Almost...almost..."
Only a few feet from impact now and the blade and bird were falling fast. Only a matter of seconds remained.
Come on Dalcyn. Get this hit and we can win. We can go to the finals and face Kai.
As she thought this, she looked up at the VIP box. She could see him standing there, watching.
"Now!" Ray shouted.
Kai raised an eyebrow, his head following the blade's descent. Then it shifted suddenly. She glanced back and saw Dalcyn had suddenly changed direction. She was still falling but at an angle, chasing Driger.
"Oh no!"
The attack wouldn't be so powerful. Dalcyn had had to slow down and the angle weakened it even more. Yet it could still do some damage if it makes contact.
"Come on Dalcyn! We've got to win! We have to beat Ray if we want to beat Kai!" she cried.
Ray started at her remark and stared at her. Her tone had been so emotional.
The halcyon's eyes burned with a blue fire and she let out a frightful screech. Flapping her elegant wings she dived. The beyblade dived as well but the two were no longer aiming for Driger.
The crowd watched, open-mouthed, as the blade hit the dish on the side and shot across to the one opposite. Its speed increased again and it spiralled up above the dish once more. It began rotating straight away, building up the power it needed.
"Okay! Do it! Triple X Harpoon!"
The halcyon screeched once more and became nothing but a blue blur as it hurtled straight at Driger. Ray watched but grinned his Cheshire cat grin again.
"Don't think it'll be that easy! Go Driger! Tiger Claw Attack!"
The grey beyblade accelerated and the majestic white tiger sprung up to meet Dalcyn's attack, claws ready. They collided and there was a deafening sound as the tiger roared and the halcyon shrieked.
The impact caused the two blades to fly backwards and out of the dish into their owners' hands.
The two bladers stared down in amazement. The crowd all gaped. Jazzman blinked and then shook himself.
"Ladies and gentlemen and all you beyblading fans! We have a draw!"
"A draw?!" Tyson exclaimed. "How can it possibly be a draw?! How could that girl even come close to matching Ray?! I was so sure she beat Max on the grounds of pure luck but a draw!"
"Shut up Tyson," Kai said, shooting him a glare.
"Oh yes, of course. Sorry, didn't mean to talk about your girlfriend like that!" Tyson yelled sarcastically.
He rounded on Kai and then gulped as the captain towered above him. Kai caught him by the collar of his shirt and hoisted him into the air.
"Listen you! She is not my girlfriend! Only in your warped little reality would that emotional, irritating girl ever have the slightest chance of being my girlfriend so stop calling her that and keep your mouth shut," he hissed.
He let Tyson go and he fell to the floor. Kai dusted himself off and then left the VIP box. Tyson rubbed his back.
"What the heck is wrong with him?! I've never known him to get so sensitive over a girl!" he shouted, using Kenny to pull himself up again.
Kenny sighed and turned away from the angry teen, leaving him to Hilary and Max to calm down.
"So what happens now?" he enquired to Julia.
"Well, in the case of a draw, the two bladers just have to start over. They have five minutes to get ready before their match starts again."
"Okay, because our two semi-finalists have drawn, they will have five minutes to prepare themselves and then we shall restart the match!" Jazzman shouted.
Appolene sat down beside the dish and looked over Dalcyn. She had taken quite a bit of damage but nothing too serious. She would be okay to fight.
Ray decided to use his time to check Driger for damage as well.
"How you doing buddy?" he asked quietly.
I am fine Master. I did not take much damage except on that last attack.
It was powerful, wasn't it? It was smart of her to get her speed up again before actually hitting you.
Indeed it was Master.
Ray was sure he heard Driger purr.
"What is it?"
Did you notice, Master, that the girl seemed a little distracted towards the end? When she was about to hit us with her first attack?
Ray nodded.
I did. She was looking at Kai.
He seems to distract her a lot. I do not think, Master, that she has been putting all her concentration into these last few matches. I think she is capable of much more when she isn't thinking about your captain.
Ray glanced over at Appolene, who was still checking over Dalcyn.
I think you're right Driger. I too think she can perform a much more powerful attack when she puts her mind to it. However, I also think her emotions fuel her power. You saw how her outburst about beating Kai caused her blade to increase its speed greatly as it dived. Even greater than it had before. Her desire to get to the finals with Kai is both strength and weakness to her. But the weakness outweighs the strength.
Master, are you saying what I think you are.
I believe I am Driger. We have to get her mind off of Kai so that she concentrates on the match. We cannot let her win but by getting her to concentrate fully we can still help her.
You are very kind Master.
Ray grinned and tossed Driger into the air and caught it again.
"Bladers! Your five minutes is up! Load your blades into your launchers and get ready to go!" Jazzman bellowed.
Ray got up and attached Driger to his launcher and Appolene did the same. The raven-haired boy raised it before him and took a tight grip on the ripcord. For a brief second he closed his eyes and then reopened them.
The pupils had dilated to cat-like slits and his Cheshire cat grin had returned.
"Ready Driger?" he asked.
Ready Master.
Then let's LET IT RIP!
Lady obsessed: Oh I'm so so so sorry! It's been just over a month since I lasted updated this story. I'm such a nasty person. My excuse? Erm...I'm just extremely lazy. Sorry. Anyways, how was this chapter. I was quite pleased with it so tell me what you think. Only two chapters to go and we'll finally find out what is up with Kai (although it's probably pretty obvious).
Lady obsessed: Why?
Tyson: You've let everyone else do it.
Lady obsessed: I haven't. Kenny and Hilary haven't done it yet.
Tyson: Yeah, well they aren't hugely important. Come on! I'm the hero of the anime!
Lady obsessed: You are? I hadn't noticed.
Tyson: Whatcha mean you haven't noticed?!
Lady obsessed: *pretending not to hear the question*
Tyson: Well?!
Ray: It means she's been too busy watching Kai.
Kai: *smirks*
Lady obsessed: *blush*
Hilary: Did you say me and Kenny weren't important?!
Tyson: Eeep. *runs away* *Hilary chases him with giant mallet*
Kenny: Erm...I guess I'll do the disclaimer then. Ahem. Lady obsessed doesn't own Beyblade...er... *Appolene holds up card with lines on it* Oh yeah! But she does own Appolene, Dalcyn and any other characters that have never been seen before until this fanfiction. Thank you.
Fuelled By Emotions
Tyson grinned. No matter what Kai did now he would lose and he would go through to the finals. He looked up at Kai triumphantly and was annoyed to see that he was smirking.
"What?" Tyson demanded.
"I was just imaging the look on your face when you lose," Kai said. "Ah yes! Hilarious!"
Tyson gritted his teeth. Kai was going mad. He urged Dragoon onwards, towards the rim. Kai watched calmly as Dranzer drew nearer and nearer. Three, two, one.
"Go Dranzer!"
The two blades had mounted the rim now and on Kai's words, Dranzer sped off along it. It caught Dragoon off-guard and sent him back into the dish, wobbling. Kai's beyblade sped round to the opposite side of the dish and then came stampeding down the side.
"Flame saber!"
Flames enveloped the dark blue beyblade as it shot straight at Dragoon. The bit-chip glowed and the immense red phoenix burst forth. It all happened so fast that Tyson had no time to move Dragoon. The fiery blade crashed into his and he watched as if in slow-motion as it soared out of the dish and landed on the ground, motionless.
The crowd were struck dumb with awe. It was over. Kai was the winner.
It took Jazzman a few minutes to recover from the sudden finish to the match. He finally snapped out of it when Kai shot him a look.
"Well, ladies and gentlemen, the winner of our first semi-final match is KAI!!!!"
The crowd erupted into applause. Kai smirked and caught Dranzer as it leapt out of the dish. Tyson was still staring at his defeated blade.
"I...lost..."
He saw a pair of brown boots appear before his blade and he looked up at Kai. The captain raised an eyebrow at him and snatched Dragoon up from the dirt. He threw it to Tyson and then walked silently away. He had done it. He had finally beaten Tyson. He laughed inwardly and the look on his face was better than he had ever imagined.
"He did it!" Appolene cheered.
Then she stopped and blinked sheepishly at the rest of the people in the VIP box who were all staring at her. She felt her cheeks turn fiery red and hurriedly looked away.
"Yeah! Way to go Kai!"
She looked sideways at Ray and smiled gratefully. He winked at her.
"I think Tyson deserved his loss. It taught him that he is way too over- confident."
"Yeah..."
He really is nice, Appolene thought as he went to greet Kai.
Kai saw Ray walking towards him, having just been talking with Appolene. From where he stood he could see that her face was crimson. What had he said to her?!
She likes Ray, Dranzer teased maliciously.
Kai shook his head irritably, expelling Dranzer from his mind and stormed angrily to the far wall, away from Ray. Ray was left staring at him in surprise and then he looked from Kai to Appolene and nodded knowingly.
Appolene shook herself and checked her reflection. Her blush was receding back to a pale peach. Thank goodness, she thought, her eyes resting on Kai's reflection in the glass. He did not look happy. Putting on a smile, she turned and hurried over to congratulate him.
Kai shot her a glare as she approached and she stopped, her face falling slightly. Kai groaned inwardly. Again with the guilt. What was wrong with him?
"What?" he demanded.
"Well, I was going to congratulate you on your win but now I don't see why I should," she snapped, her face going slightly red again.
He sighed. She is way too emotional. She was still red so he smirked. She went redder.
"What's so funny?! Don't you smirk at me!"
"I will do what I like," he retorted.
She shook her head and tried to smile again but Kai could see she was still annoyed. Well, at least she didn't want to argue. He really wasn't in the mood for her.
"Well, congratulations. You were amazing."
"Hn?"
He looked around. Appolene flashed him a smile, one, he noticed, that was empty of annoyance and anger. A slight red tinge was still in her cheeks but it just seemed to make her glow. She moved off towards the door, Dalcyn in her hand.
"Kai?"
Kai jumped as Ray said his name. He shot the raven-haired boy a menacing look but Ray simply grinned.
"Think about what I said, okay."
"Why should I?"
"Because how you reacted when I came over proves that you're denying something."
Kai scowled. This was getting irritating. He wished Ray would just leave him alone.
"Just do it Kai."
Ray grinned and then fetched Driger from his pocket.
"Oh yeah, I swear I saw a hint of red on your face but I must have been seeing things," he whispered. Kai's eyes narrowed to a piercing glare. Ray laughed and turned away. "You ready?" he called to Appolene.
"If by that you mean ready to beat you then the answer would be yes!" the girl called back. She smiled again at Kai. "Wish me luck?"
"Hmph! Whatever."
She laughed, knowing that was all she'd be able to get out of him. Ray joined her and the two proceeded down to the stadium.
Kai raised a hand to his cheek. There's no way any red had been there. Ray was just messing with his head again. Yet, his face did feel slightly warm. He shook himself irritably. Why would he blush?! What possible reason would there be for him to?
A brief image of Appolene smiling at him, her cheeks tinged with red, crossed his mind.
No! No, no, no! He would not blush because of her!
"Bladers! Take up your positions!"
Ray and Appolene winked at each other before moving to opposite sides of the dish.
"This is it," Ray said, fixing Driger into his shooter.
"Yup. Just you and me," Appolene agreed, attaching Dalcyn to hers.
"Are you ready?!"
The two nodded in unison and raised their launchers, their eyes fixed on the dish.
"Three...two...one...LET IT RIP!!!"
A cheer erupted as the two bladers pulled their ripcords with enormous speed, sending the beyblades crashing into the dish. As soon as they hit the ground they were off, charging straight for each other.
There was a few seconds of showering the dish with sparks before the two blades pulled apart and began to circle each other. They danced in and out of each others attacks. Both appeared to be at equal health.
"They're not doing much," Hilary said.
"They're both studying the opponent for weaknesses," Kenny explained.
"Not doing too well though," Max added.
"That's because the two blades seem to have very similar qualities. They both have the same sort of weight disc, defence and attack ring and both are powered by a bit-beast. The only real difference is that fact that Driger is built for speed whereas Dalcyn is for endurance. Driger's defence is also slightly better than Dalcyn's but because of her endurance advantage, she can last. That's why she could stand up to Draciel's Fortress Defence in her battle with you, Max."
"I see."
The two blades circled still.
"This is fun," Appolene mused, raising an eyebrow at Ray.
"You could attack if you are bored," he grinned back.
She laughed.
"I'm not that stupid Ray. You're blade is very fast so you'd dodge and then attack me. No, I'm gonna find the weak spot before I attack you."
Ray's grin widened.
"Just what I like to hear. You're a proper blader and one who knows the game. You and I have very similar styles but they are different at the same time." He now wore a Cheshire cat grin and was even showing his cat- like fangs. "For instance, you do not attack me because you know I can dodge and attack back whereas I am quite capable of attacking you without fear of being countered, like so. Let's go Driger! "
The rotation speed of the grey beyblade suddenly increased dramatically and it shot straight at its blue opponent. Appolene's eyes narrowed as she scanned the dish. She knew Driger was closing in but it was moving so fast that she couldn't see it. Well, if that was the case then she'd make it more challenging.
"All right! If that's how you wanna play! Dalcyn! Let's give these felines a run for their money. Go!"
The blue blade paused for only a second before shooting left. Appolene was in time to see Driger as it slowed down slightly to prevent itself running right out of the dish before it sped off after Dalcyn again.
"Right, just keep moving. Moving targets are a lot harder to hit accurately."
Ray nodded as he followed Dalcyn's movements.
"You're right, they are but not impossible. And even a glance off the side of the blade can still have devastating effects if done properly."
"Huh?"
Ray chuckled and bared his pointed fangs again.
"Allow me to demonstrate. Tiger Claw Attack!"
Appolene could do nothing. Dalcyn was helpless but she kept on moving regardless. Driger careered into the side of the blade but the aim was slightly off. The blow sent both blades ricocheting to opposite sides of the dish but Dalcyn had absorbed most of it. She was wobbling awkwardly.
"Come on Dalcyn, get your balance back before he hits again. You can stand up to this!"
"That was nasty," Kenny commented, adjusting the camera on Dizzi.
"But not good enough to knock her out," Max added.
"True. Like Ray said, even if the blade isn't hit directly, it can still receive damage. Appolene kept her blade moving so that it couldn't be knocked out and so that Ray's blade also received some of the damage," Kenny continued. "A good move. If she had slowed down or paused for even a second Driger would have easily knocked her out of the dish." A movement to his left made him look around. "I think you were right to give her that beyblade Kai. She turned into a fine blader."
Kai's brow furrowed and his eyes remained fixed on the battle below. He ignored Kenny's remark.
He was right though, she was good. Most blades would have been decimated in seconds when trapped in a dish with Driger yet she had so far got off with just a scratch. She had better watch out.
Dalcyn was staying close to the centre but she remained constantly on the move. Appolene surveyed the dish, making sure she kept out of Driger's reach but it was proving to be very difficult. She knew she couldn't keep running away, she was going to have to attack. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
"Alright." Her eyes snapped open. "Okay Dalcyn! Let's do this!"
The bit-chip atop the beyblade began to glow. A loud shriek pierced the air and the immense blue Halcyon shot into the sky, showing the field with feathers. Her eyes glinted as she began to circle the dish.
Ray watched as the beyblade in the dish began to circle also, moving faster and faster. She was going to attack.
"Driger!"
A roar echoed around the entire stadium and the powerful white tiger sprung from his bit-chip. He bared his pointed fangs at the Halcyon and crouched low, ready to pounce.
The Halcyon ignored him and continued to circle. The beyblade began to run up the side of the dish. Appolene watched for just the right moment and then shouted for it to go. It put on a sudden spurt of speed and flew into the air. Dalcyn ascended into the air, higher and higher.
"Get ready Driger. Looks like she's gonna try the same attack she did with Max. It is a powerful attack but this time there is a major difference. We are much, much faster than Draciel."
The maximum height had been reached. As one the halcyon and the beyblade flipped over and came hurtling downwards towards Driger.
"Come on!"
Both bird and beyblade began to rotate, increasing their power.
"Get ready, get ready," Ray murmured.
Appolene's fists cletched together as her blade dived, right on target to the awaiting opponent.
"Almost there," the raven-haired boy muttered. "Almost...almost..."
Only a few feet from impact now and the blade and bird were falling fast. Only a matter of seconds remained.
Come on Dalcyn. Get this hit and we can win. We can go to the finals and face Kai.
As she thought this, she looked up at the VIP box. She could see him standing there, watching.
"Now!" Ray shouted.
Kai raised an eyebrow, his head following the blade's descent. Then it shifted suddenly. She glanced back and saw Dalcyn had suddenly changed direction. She was still falling but at an angle, chasing Driger.
"Oh no!"
The attack wouldn't be so powerful. Dalcyn had had to slow down and the angle weakened it even more. Yet it could still do some damage if it makes contact.
"Come on Dalcyn! We've got to win! We have to beat Ray if we want to beat Kai!" she cried.
Ray started at her remark and stared at her. Her tone had been so emotional.
The halcyon's eyes burned with a blue fire and she let out a frightful screech. Flapping her elegant wings she dived. The beyblade dived as well but the two were no longer aiming for Driger.
The crowd watched, open-mouthed, as the blade hit the dish on the side and shot across to the one opposite. Its speed increased again and it spiralled up above the dish once more. It began rotating straight away, building up the power it needed.
"Okay! Do it! Triple X Harpoon!"
The halcyon screeched once more and became nothing but a blue blur as it hurtled straight at Driger. Ray watched but grinned his Cheshire cat grin again.
"Don't think it'll be that easy! Go Driger! Tiger Claw Attack!"
The grey beyblade accelerated and the majestic white tiger sprung up to meet Dalcyn's attack, claws ready. They collided and there was a deafening sound as the tiger roared and the halcyon shrieked.
The impact caused the two blades to fly backwards and out of the dish into their owners' hands.
The two bladers stared down in amazement. The crowd all gaped. Jazzman blinked and then shook himself.
"Ladies and gentlemen and all you beyblading fans! We have a draw!"
"A draw?!" Tyson exclaimed. "How can it possibly be a draw?! How could that girl even come close to matching Ray?! I was so sure she beat Max on the grounds of pure luck but a draw!"
"Shut up Tyson," Kai said, shooting him a glare.
"Oh yes, of course. Sorry, didn't mean to talk about your girlfriend like that!" Tyson yelled sarcastically.
He rounded on Kai and then gulped as the captain towered above him. Kai caught him by the collar of his shirt and hoisted him into the air.
"Listen you! She is not my girlfriend! Only in your warped little reality would that emotional, irritating girl ever have the slightest chance of being my girlfriend so stop calling her that and keep your mouth shut," he hissed.
He let Tyson go and he fell to the floor. Kai dusted himself off and then left the VIP box. Tyson rubbed his back.
"What the heck is wrong with him?! I've never known him to get so sensitive over a girl!" he shouted, using Kenny to pull himself up again.
Kenny sighed and turned away from the angry teen, leaving him to Hilary and Max to calm down.
"So what happens now?" he enquired to Julia.
"Well, in the case of a draw, the two bladers just have to start over. They have five minutes to get ready before their match starts again."
"Okay, because our two semi-finalists have drawn, they will have five minutes to prepare themselves and then we shall restart the match!" Jazzman shouted.
Appolene sat down beside the dish and looked over Dalcyn. She had taken quite a bit of damage but nothing too serious. She would be okay to fight.
Ray decided to use his time to check Driger for damage as well.
"How you doing buddy?" he asked quietly.
I am fine Master. I did not take much damage except on that last attack.
It was powerful, wasn't it? It was smart of her to get her speed up again before actually hitting you.
Indeed it was Master.
Ray was sure he heard Driger purr.
"What is it?"
Did you notice, Master, that the girl seemed a little distracted towards the end? When she was about to hit us with her first attack?
Ray nodded.
I did. She was looking at Kai.
He seems to distract her a lot. I do not think, Master, that she has been putting all her concentration into these last few matches. I think she is capable of much more when she isn't thinking about your captain.
Ray glanced over at Appolene, who was still checking over Dalcyn.
I think you're right Driger. I too think she can perform a much more powerful attack when she puts her mind to it. However, I also think her emotions fuel her power. You saw how her outburst about beating Kai caused her blade to increase its speed greatly as it dived. Even greater than it had before. Her desire to get to the finals with Kai is both strength and weakness to her. But the weakness outweighs the strength.
Master, are you saying what I think you are.
I believe I am Driger. We have to get her mind off of Kai so that she concentrates on the match. We cannot let her win but by getting her to concentrate fully we can still help her.
You are very kind Master.
Ray grinned and tossed Driger into the air and caught it again.
"Bladers! Your five minutes is up! Load your blades into your launchers and get ready to go!" Jazzman bellowed.
Ray got up and attached Driger to his launcher and Appolene did the same. The raven-haired boy raised it before him and took a tight grip on the ripcord. For a brief second he closed his eyes and then reopened them.
The pupils had dilated to cat-like slits and his Cheshire cat grin had returned.
"Ready Driger?" he asked.
Ready Master.
Then let's LET IT RIP!
Lady obsessed: Oh I'm so so so sorry! It's been just over a month since I lasted updated this story. I'm such a nasty person. My excuse? Erm...I'm just extremely lazy. Sorry. Anyways, how was this chapter. I was quite pleased with it so tell me what you think. Only two chapters to go and we'll finally find out what is up with Kai (although it's probably pretty obvious).
