Chapter 16: Kai vs. Claire

Last time the Majestics defeated the Destroyers three to zero. Kevin discovered a secret door that apparently leads to the Destroyers' base. The Kalevalans became curious about it and wanted to check it out. Unfortunately the Destroyers returned and were so angry that they decided to kill the 'spies'.

"Got any last words?" Ronny asked as the barrel of his minigun shooter started spinning slowly.

"You'll never get away with this! Sooner or later the BBA will find you and you'll be imprisoned." Rio said as he tightened his grip on his shooter and ripcord.

"Enough!" Claire had appeared out of nowhere and was pointing her shooter at the Kalevalans with one hand. "Go away Kalevalans and we'll spare you." Claire said calmly.

"And just who are you?" Ann asked.

Claire stood quiet. She finally talked.

"My name's Claire. Now get lost!" Claire said loudly.

The Kalevalans and Kevin left.

"I'll get you for this Biovolt. You think you have won, but you're far from it." Rio thought.

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Meanwhile, in the Bladebreakers' readying room. (Yes, all the teams have their own readying rooms.) They were all anxious since they would be fighting the Destroyers soon.

"So Kenny. How do we go through this?" Tyson asked.

"Well since I don't have much data about the Destroyers, I'd say we should just play extra carefully. Remember that this battle will be far tougher than the battle against the Demolition boys." Kenny said.

"But wait. I just thought of something." Ray said.

"What is it Ray?" Max asked.

"I've been thinking about the way the Destroyers play. They always go out in full power and mostly just use their bit beasts, but their skills. Their skills are like a beginners'." Ray explained.

"Now that I think of it..." Tyson started remembering the battle between the Destroyers and the Majestics. "Jake didn't even observe the bridge part as Oliver's Unicolyon shook the bridge down with his earth shake." Tyson remembered.

"Yea. And Ronny didn't even think of using his massive defense. Enrique's Amphilyon got the perfect chance to eliminate Metal Serpor with one well aimed attack." Ray said.

"And knowing Marcus, he's even more overconfident than Tyson used to be..." Kenny thought.

"Yea I USED to be." Tyson said.

"Marcus always thinks he can defeat anyone without any strategy. He just launches his attack when he gets close to the opponent, but when he tried getting close to Michael; he didn't observe Michael's high speed and lost. And since he went out head on against Robert, Robert had the chance to pile drive him and use his bit beast wisely." Kenny explained.

"Now I get what you're going at. We need to use our brains against those thugs." Max said.

"Good plan. I think I'll go first." Ray stood up from his chair and took out his shooter.

"Alright, I'll go second. I want to avenge Rio's injury." Max said.

"So then I'll go last." Tyson said.

"No." Kai interrupted. "I will."

"What? Why?" Tyson asked as if he was disappointed.

"I want to see how good those jokers are. And second is that Tyson doesn't use much strategy either." Kai explained.

"Aw." Tyson moaned as he ducked his head.

"He has a point. Hey, Tyson, we promise you can knock yourself out in the following matches, but let Kai take this one. He is our strongest member y'know." Ray said.

"Alright fine. But you better keep that promise." Tyson pointed at Ray.

"Don't worry buddy. We will." Max said and gave a thumbs up.

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Back in the audience, all the teams were excited to see the world champions have a massive battle against the Destroyers.

"I hope the Bladebreakers knock out those Biovolt fiends." Mike said.

"Well do you think they will come close to the Destroyers?" Ann asked.

"As I've been observing, the Destroyers are stronger than any of us in stats. But you all obviously noticed they use no strategy and sometimes think they're invincible that they lose because of overconfidence. I'd say Ray, Max and Kai would stand a chance. They always use strategy." Mike explained.

"What about Tyson?" Rio asked.

"Tyson may be the world champion and have the power of his Dragoon, but he doesn't use so much strategy. That is one of the reasons you beat him. But we should watch out. He is a dangerous opponent to us." Mike explained.

"I will be waiting for that moment I battle him again. He shall taste my true power, like all the others shall." Rio said as he looked at his Hawkor blade.

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The Bladebreakers and Destroyers were in their booths, ready to take action, but once again, the destroyers were extremely angered. But the mysterious girl (who we readers know as Claire) was now there and she was eyeing at them all. Kai was eying at her and had a feeling as if he knew her.

"Ladies and gentlemen, coming up is the battle with the Bladebreakers and the ruthless Destroyers!" Jazzman announced loud.

The crowd cheered wild as they would now see an exciting battle with the world champions.

"So A.J, who are you betting on?" Brad Best asked.

Ï would sure place my money on the Bladebreakers. After seeing the way the Destroyers play, I'd say the Bladebreakers with their skills will take down nearly anyone." A.J Topper said.

"Well, I'm up." Ray said.

"Hey, good luck Ray." Tyson said.

"Thanks Tyson." Ray said.

Ray stepped up to the dish that wasn't revealed yet and noticed that he had to face Jake.

"Now ladies as gentlemen, introducing one of the newest dishes BBA scientists have made, introducing... the global dish!" Jazzman announced as the floor opened up.

This dish was like a large miniature map with al the continents and even the smallest islands. Like in the world, it had thirty percent land and seventy percent water.

"The global disk was made in honor for the Bladebreakers for winning the world championships and stopping the Biovolt Corporation. This dish is a miniature of the world, symbolizing the Bladebreakers' trip around the it." A.J Topper explained.

"Hey, a dish in our honor? Wicked!" Tyson said.

"And from the Bladebreakers, Ray, the blader who took the first win in the Russian championships!" Jazzman introduced.

The crowd roared.

Ray's stats are shown.

"Ray is a feared opponent with his mixed play of attack, defense and endurance. His become even stronger along with his bit beast Driger." Brad Best explained.

"And his opponent will be Jake of the Destroyers!" Jazzman introduced.

Jake's stats are shown.

"Jake is a player who seems to rely on defensive play. But with the Destroyers not using strategy like most teams, he may be for a big surprise." A.J Topper explained.

"Beybladers! Fire in 3... 2... 1... let it rip!"

Ray and Jake fired their blades. Ray's blade fell on the China part and Jake's blade fell on the Canada part.

"Well Ray, aren't you coming after me?" Jake asked with an evil smile.

"In your dreams. Why should Driger waste his time getting wet? While he can just sit there and see if you can reach me." Ray said.

"Grrr! I'll show you! Metal Ursor, attack!" Jake commanded.

Jake's blade speeded to the U.S.A part's ledge and jumped. Unfortunately for having a heavy beyblade, his blade fell into the coast of Finland.

"Now why'd you do that? Your blade could have just come here by going from Canada to Greenland and jump on Norway and Sweden. But alright. I'll just come and greet you." Ray said.

Ray's blade spun to the Finland part of the dish. Then Ray's blade leaped onto Jake's blade and damaged it with the blade base.

"Mrrr! Metal Ursor! Destroy him!" Jake yelled.

Ray's blade got off of Jake's blade just in time as Metal Ursor emerged.

"Pummel driver attack!" Jake commanded.

Metal Ursor tried to smash Ray's blade with its massive claws, but missed.

"Now, feel the power of my Driger! Tiger claw attack!" Ray commanded.

Driger came out of Ray's blade and roared. Driger charged at Metal Ursor and slashed it viciously. Metal Ursor roared in pain and retreated back into its blade. Jake's blade slowed down in the water and stopped spinning.

"The winner of session one is Ray!" Jazzman yelled.

The crowd went wild.

"Way to go Ray!" Max cheered.

"Ha! Those Destroyers are not so tough after all." Ray said.

"Now I'm up. Wish me luck guys." Max said as he ran up to the dish with his launch gear ready. "And now ladies and gentlemen, it's time to introduce the next competitors! From the Bladebreakers, give it up for Max!" Jazzman introduced.

Max's stats are shown.

"Max is a defensive blader packed with the power of his Draciel bit beast. So he may be carefree, but still tough." A.J Topper introduced.

"And Ronny from the Destroyers' team!" Jazzman continued.

Ronny's stats are shown.

"Just like Max, Ronny uses a marine bit beast Metal Serpor. Being probably even more massive in defense than Max, his lack of skill and strategy would be even handier." Brad Best said.

"Heh, a kiddy version of Rio Wiper Asp. This would be good for a laugh." Ronny said as he readied his mini-gun shooter.

"Whatever. You don't scare me." Max said.

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"Ya hoping that Max wins?" Karl asked Rio.

"Shh! Don't let that out in here!" Rio whispered.

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"Alright! Shooters get set!" Jazzman informed.

Max and Ronny had their gear ready.

"3... 2... 1... let it rip!"

The blades were fired. Max's blade fell on the mini Greenland and Ronny's fell on India.

"Metal Serpor, get'm!" Ronny commanded.

Ronny's blade went into the water and seemed that it was moving.

"Steady Draciel..." Max said.

Ronny's blade moved silently underwater as the bit's glow was seen.

"Fusion X attack!" Ronny commanded.

Metal Serpore arose from the depths as it eyed at Max's blade and started recharging the energy blast.

"Draciel defense!" Max commanded.

Max's blade became covered by light. Metal Serpor fired its energy blast, but the blast was neutralized by Max's rock hard defense. "WHAT! Metal Serpor, get on land and attack!" Ronny commanded.

Ronny's blade jumped out of the water and landed on Max's blade. Max just smiled.

"You should be scared! My beyblade will knock yours off balance!" Ronny said.

"I think not. And now for the finishing touch." Max said.

Max's beyblade did a reverse spin and caused Ronny's blade to lose spin power. Ronny's blade made some wobbles...

"Draciel attack!" Max commanded.

Draciel came out of Max's beyblade and whacked Ronny's blade out of the dish.

"Hmm. That bit beast could be perfect for my defense." Nicole thought as she saw Draciel.

"The winner of session two is Max!" Jazzman announced.

The crowd cheered.

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"They're really pulling it out. One more win and most teams will have equal points." Mike said.

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"And without further ado. Lets start the final battle! From the Bladebreakers, give it up for Kai!" Jazzman introduced.

Kai's stats are shown.

"Kai is the strongest of the Bladebreakers and their team leader too. As I like to picture him, Kai's silent but dangerous." Brad Best said.

"And now for a new surprise player from the Destroyers, is their team leader, the mysterious Claire!" Jazzman introduced.

The mysterious Claire stepped up to the dish. Her face reminded Kai of his old ways as she had a cold frown. Kai almost thought that he knew her.

Claire's stats are shown. Claire's attack had three stars, her defense had four stars and her endurance also had four stars.

"Claire is a total mystery to us all as there is almost nothing about her in the BBA files. She looks like Kai and has and icy bit beast named Ice Dranzer." Brad Best said.

"This is really weird. I don't know how, but Claire reminds me of something. I just can't remember. But that won't stop me from beating her." Kai thought.

"This battle could be interesting that will Kai be strong enough. It's fire vs. ice folks!" A.J Topper said excited. "Fire in the count of 3... 2... 1... let it rip!"

Kai and Claire fired their beyblades. They both landed on the mini Russia and started crashing onto each other. But the bad thing was that Claire's was pushing back Kai's Dranzer blade.

"My goodness! Dizzi just finished analyzing and Claire's stats are high off the charts! Kai could be in serious trouble here!" Kenny panicked.

"So Kai. Is this all you've got? I was expecting something more. But you seem so bad you deserve to be put out! Ice Dranzer, attack!" Claire commanded.

The ice blue version of Dranzer came out of Claire's beyblade and soared in high speed with Claire's blade as they were going to attack Kai's Dranzer.

"Go Dranzer!" Kai yelled as a big burst of red light released Dranzer out of Kai's blade.

"Fire arrow attack!" Kai commanded as his blade became surrounded by flames and charged at its ice blue opponent.

"Blizzard rain attack!" Nicole commanded as Ice Dranzer fired a rain of icicles from its wings.

Will Kai and Dranzer stand a chance against the awesome and freezing power of Claire and Ice Dranzer? Find out in the next chapter: 'Let the fun begin'.