Chapter 10: Old Enemies Settle Old Scores
Blinding flashes of light shot out in all directions as Dragoon and Wolborg battled it out inside the large dome of ice, within seconds all the ice shattered leaving Tala and Tyson standing on either side of the dish. Tyson was looking down into the bowl to see who had won.
Brad Best: "After all this, who's the winner"
DJ Jazzman: "Oh My Gosh"
The whole crowd gasped as they saw what was in the dish.
Everyone stared in awe at the two gray blades that both lay motionless in the centre of the dish.
DJ Jazzman: "And it's a tie, both beyblades have been thrown from the dish, which means we must have a sudden death match to break the tie, and according to the rules the sudden death match must be fought between the two team captains, which means the last battle of the world tournament comes down to Tala and Kai". (I know that you can actually choose any member to battle in the sudden death matches but hey who cares).
"Wha, but that's unfair, Kai doesn't have a bit beast" yelled Tyson
"Yeah, I mean if Tyson couldn't beat Tala what chance does Kai have" said Max
DJ Jazzman: "Sorry but rules are rules, choices are Kai battles or you forfeit"
"Oh man, where domed" Tyson said hanging his head
"Oh why thank you for having SOO much confidents in me" Kai said sarcastically emphasizing on the word 'so'.
"Sorry Kai, it's just that your chances of winning without a bit beast is like 100 to 1," said a depressed Kenny
"Look, I agree, you'll probably witness the worst defeat ever, but I'm not giving up without a fight, so just wish me luck," said Kai looking down at his dark blue blade.
DJ Jazzman: "Well when you two are ready we'll get this match underway, oh and we'll just be using the original classic bowl for the tie breaker"
Tala and Kai both nodded. Tyson stepped down and walked back to the benches, Kai made his way to the beyblade dish.
'It'll be great to battle my old friend again, I just wish it wasn't here or under these circumstances' thought Kai as he placed his blue blade into his launcher,
'Why do I feel as though this isn't right, what's wrong with me, Kai's my friend I shouldn't be fighting him, NO he's not, after what Kai did I'll never call him my friend again' Tala kept arguing with himself as he too placed his gray blade into his launcher. They both got into positions as DJ started the countdown.
DJ Jazzman: "3…2…1…LET IT RIP"
Kai and Tala simultaneously launched their blades into the dish, they both circled the dish a few times before attacking. Wolborg was the first to go on the offensive, he charged towards the dark blue blade but was astonished to find that he hit nothing but air. The blue blade stayed in the center of the dish dodging every attack Tala could throw at it, the flame haired teen was becoming impatient.
"Just stay still," Tala yelled in annoyance
"What so you can hit me, I don't think so" Kai shot back
Wolborg once again charged towards the center of the dish, getting ready to blow the blue blade from the stadium, but once again Kai only just missed being hit. Tala's expression was that of anger and frustration, but was soon replaced with a smirk.
"You're never going to beat me if you never attack, and if you think that your blade has more endurance than mine then you're sadly mistaken, it's only a matter of time before your blade runs out of steam, and I'm declared the beyblade world champion"
Kai growled in frustration, he new Tala was right, he had to do something soon or his blade would stop spinning.
"Wolborg attack!" Tala yelled as his blade launched forward, Tala's blade began to glow a bright blue showing the signs that Wolborg was about to show, the blue light was soon engulfed by a bright red, Tala's gray blade continued to glow a brighter and brighter red until a majestic fire phoenix appeared.
"Dranzer what are you doing, I called Wolborg not you, get back in the blade!" Tala yelled in frustration,
"What's happening?" asked Tyson who stated in awe at the scene playing before him.
"I'm not sure, but it seems that Dranzer isn't listening to Tala," explained Kenny.
"Dranzer" Kai whispered as he saw his old friend once more. On hearing Kai softly speak her name Dranzer turned her head in his direction, the mighty phoenix let out an ear-piercing screech before she flew forwards towards Kai.
Kai stretched out a hand to pat the soft warm feathers of his phoenix bit beast as she sat in front of him.
"Dranzer, how… you where in Tala's blade" Kai asked his bit beast
"My loyalty and friendship towards you is too powerful for anything to keep me away from you for too long, well expect Black Dranzer but that's another story" Dranzer spoke in a soft calm voice that sounded like a peaceful melody.
Kai continued to stoke the silky plumage on Dranzer's neck.
"We'll win this battle no matter what, I guarantee it" Dranzer spoke again in her soft heavenly like voice.
"Wolborg Attack!" Tala yelled, he was losing his patients and wanted this battle over. Wolborg rushed forward, getting ready to attack the blue blade.
Dranzer quickly turned and flew over to the dark blue blade, she dove into the bit chip, causing the beyblade to glow a bright scarlet red. The dark blue blade started spinning faster and then charged forwards into the gray blade sending sparks off in all directions.
A dark feeling suddenly swept over Kai, which was soon followed by a dark light coming from his pocket. The black light increased rapidly getting brighter and brighter, Kai reached down and pulled out a midnight black bit chip, the dark glowing of the bit got brighter as it was pulled out into the world.
Kai was slightly shocked, he had never seen Black Dranzer act this way, and he felt the small bit chip heat up in his palm. The next thing he new the dark phoenix had erupted from the bit causing him to drop it. The whole stadium watched in awe as the large black phoenix flew over to the dark blue blade, which spun wildly in the center of the dish. Black Dranzer dived forward into the blade to join Dranzer. Kai's blade now shone a dark red with streaks of black flashing throughout.
"Black Dranzer" Kai gasped
"What's going on, since when did Kai have Black Dranzer again, and what's up with Dranzer leaving Tala's blade" Tyson was totally confused
"I'm as lost as you are Tyson," said Max
"Even with Dranzer and Black Dranzer you'll never beat me," yelled Tala
"That's what you think," said Kai with a smirk
"Dranzer, Fire Arrow!" yelled Kai
Kai's blade began to glow more intensely as it shot forward, as the blade glowed Dranzer shot from the bit chip, she let out an ear-piercing screech as she spread her majestic wings, Dranzer was soon followed by an ebony phoenix - Black Dranzer. She too let out a high-pitched screech. Dranzer and Black Dranzer both shot forward towards the gray blade that was glowing light blue, the large white wolf known as Wolborg howled in victory as he set off in the directions of the two phoenixes.
Red, Black and Blue beams of light all shot towards each other, suddenly the red and black beams of light began to intertwine and spin around each other. Wolborg stopped, he growl in anger, the wolf bit beast watched the two phoenixes fuse into one. A flash of dark red light blinded everyone for a few seconds. A loud glass-shattering screech was heard from the center of the bowl. The white wolf stood in front of a large magnificent phoenix. It looked just like Dranzer but with some differences. The first and most obvious was that this phoenix was much larger than Dranzer, the second was that instead of all her feathers being red she had some patches of black feathers as well, her eyes were that of the sky a shining light blue. As this new Dranzer flapped her wings small speaks of fire flew off. Dranzer was surrounded by an aurora of red and black light.
"What in the world is that?" asked Tyson as he gasped at the beautiful phoenix
"Good question" said Max
"That, is Dranzer" Kenny paused shortly as he continued to read the information he had looked up on the internet, "New and improved, she and Black Dranzer fused into one being, it's totally amazing, this is the first time in hundreds of years that a bit beast has fused" Kenny explained
"Hey how come Dragoon never fused" Tyson said with pout
"Because Tyson, first off you need two bit beast to fuse, and those two bit beast have to be similar. Dranzer and Black Dranzer are both phoenixes," explained Kenny.
Dranzer gave another wild call before she shot forward. Wolborg realized what was about to happen and jumped out the way just in time, Dranzer flew round to come from behind Wolborg.
"Wolborg keep dodging," yelled Tala in an attempt to keep his bit beast in the battle
"Now who won't stay still ha?" said Kai with smirk
"Attack Wolborg" Tala shouted
Wolborg stopped running and turned right round to face Dranzer, he lunged forward, teeth bared ready to bite into Dranzers neck
"Dranzer get out of the way!" Dranzer responded to Kais command and quickly flew out of Wolborg's range.
"Dranzer Dark Fire Attack!" yelled Kai. Flames engulfed Dranzer as she began to power up. Dranzer flew forward with incredible speed. The flames from the fire that surrounded Dranzer grew more intense as she charged right into Wolborg spending him flying backwards.
"No Wolborg, come on, you can beat this over sized turkey!" Tala yelled
Dranzer wasn't impressed with Tala's last quote and shot balls of fire in his direction.
"Ahhh, what the?!" yelled Tala as he narrowly dodge the attack. Kai could only laugh at Tala's antics.
"Grr, what do you think you're doing attacking me?" Tala asked in anger
"Oh so it's OK for you to attack the blader but it's not Ok for others, I see. Besides I didn't tell Dranzer to attack you she just did it on her own accord" Kai said with a smirk. Tala only growled back at Kai.
"Wolborg, lets finish this, Blizzard!" yelled Tala
Wolborg regained his composure, and then set off in the direction of Dranzer. As Wolborg got closer he then summoned a great gust of frozen wind.
"Dranzer counter attack!" Kai yelled. Dranzer screeched another loud call before she fiercely began flapping her large red and black wings. Fire and ice collided in the center of the dish causing a huge explosion. Kai and Tala both put their arms up to shield their faces from any derby that may have flown from the dish. When the dust cleared both Dranzer and Wolborg were still standing strong. Both the phoenix and wolf had a look of anger, both were ready to lash out at one another to give their master the victory.
"Dranzer!"
"Wolborg!"
"Attack!" Kai and Tala both yelled simultaneously.
Dranzer and Wolborg charged towards each other, Dranzer had her talons out ready to strike the soft white fur of the wolf, Wolborg had his teeth bared aiming for the soft red and black feathers of the phoenixes neck. Both bit beasts eyes were locked together as they closed the gap between them.
At the same time they lashed out at each other. Dranzer had large teeth marks on her neck, which were dripping with silver blood. Wolborg had three large scratch marks down his back, the silver blood and white fur mixing. Kai and Tala both growled in frustration when they saw the others bit beasts was still in the battle.
"This could last some time," said Kenny as he furiously typed away on his laptop, adding in all the new data on Dranzer and Wolborg.
"Come on Dranzer lets finish this", Dranzer nodded in agreement as she flew forward, fire flying from her wings.
"Wolborg, finish her off" yelled Tala, Wolborg howled before he leaped forward. Down near the dish the blue and gray beyblades continually clashed into one another sending sparks everywhere.
"Dranzer, final attack!" Dranzer stopped mid flight, she gave another high-pitched call before she burst into flames. A huge fireball with streaks of black flashing through every now and then in the shape of a phoenix sped towards Wolborg, who stood at the other end of the dish.
"Wolborg get out of the way!" Wolborg did his best to escape Dranzers attack, but as Dranzer increased her speed and got closer the flames that engulfed her body grew bigger, leaving Wolborg no means of escape, all the wolf could do was brace himself for the incoming attack.
"Wolborg no!" Tala was shocked to see that he was going to lose. Dranzers attack looked too powerful for Wolborg so survive.
When Dranzer collided with Wolborg the stadium was lit up with bright red and black lights. Everyone had to shield their eyes with their arms from the blinding flashed of light. Dust covered the dish floor making it difficult to see the out come of the match.
The crowd was totally silent as they waited to see who had won. The sound of a wolfs howl filled the stadium, out of the dust a beam of blue light shot upwards threw the roof leaving the gray blade to slow down and dropped to the floor with a clink. The red and black phoenix continued to hover in the center of the dish before she separated back into Dranzer and Black Dranzer. The two individual phoenixes then became beams of light that also shot up threw the roof following the blue light.
In the dish a dark blue beyblade spun slowly next to a gray blade that had dropped a few seconds ago.
DJ Jazzman: "And it looks like Kai is the winner. The Bladebreakers are the new world champions"
"He won, he…he actually won. YES, Bladebreakers rule!" yelled Tyson as he began to jump up and down in excitement,
"Yeah, were the champions!" Max joined Tyson in jumping up and down. The whole crowd burst into cheers as they watched the blue blade continue to spin.
Tala was looking down at his dormant blade with an expression of total shock. Tala step down into the dish to retrieve his beyblade, Kai soon followed suite.
In the dish Tala and Kai were both kneeling down, their blade in one hand looking down at the bit chip that lay in the center. Neither blade had the picture of an animal engraved into it. Kai and Tala both looked up at each other, both held an expression of sadness for they were unsure of why their bit beast had left or where they went add to that when they would return.
"Dranzer" Kai softly whispered the phoenixes name as he tightened his grip around the dark blue top that he held in his palm.
"Kai, I… I'm, I'm sorry" Tala's voice was just above a whisper. The sadden expression on Kais face slowly turned to a smile.
"So you've finally decide to forgive me after all these years" Kai quietly spoke back
"Yeah, I guess I have. I shouldn't have judged you like. I can't believe I traded 13 years of friendship for 2. I mean how could I have been angry at you, I…" Kai cut off Tala
"Hey don't worry, where friends again right. Beside I should have thought about what I was I doing"
"Hey Kai!" Tyson's annoying voice broke Kai and Tala's conversation. Kai sighed as he turned to face Tyson.
"You won, yeah that's totally amazing!" Tyson said as he punched the air with his fist.
"Hn" was Kais only response. He turned back round to see Tala's back as he walked back to the other Demolition Boys.
Kai saw the evil and angry expression on Boris's face, as Tala got closer.
'Tala, please be ok, I'll get you out of that wretched abbey if it's the last thing I do' thought Kai as he stood alone in the center of the dish,
"Kai!" Max yelled "Come on buddy, where going to celebrate, we need you man"
"Coming" Kai spoke softly as he too turned and stepped up and out of the dish. As the Bladebreakers left the stadium Kai turned back one last time to see Tala and the Demolition Boys also leaving.
"Hey Kai, you ok?" asked Tyson
"Yeah Kai, you should be totally excited we just won the world tournament, you beat Tala" Max cheerfully told him
'Hmm, but at what expense, they'll probably kill him' thought Kai as he gave a slight smile to his teammates, on the inside he was feeling anything but happy and excited, he felt sad and guilty.