This chapter will be short, but I assure you, the next will be longer! Mucho thanks to those who encouraged me! I really appreciate it!

Chapter One - Swept Ashore

Dangling on the edge of a rocky cliff was a figure of a tall young girl, holding onto her life by a single hand.

Before Ray rushed to help her, he shouted, "Hey guys! Come here quick!" In the distance, the boy with a blue and red baseball cap came running towards him, leaving behind a swirling, misty trail of golden sand.

"What is it Ray? Why are you so freaked out dude? You look like you've seen a-"

"No time for that Tyson! Someone's in trouble!"

With that Ray dashed off towards the cliffs, followed by his confused team mate, but before he could reach, the girl's fingers slipped and with another desperate scream, she plunged into the ocean!

The eyes of both Bladebreakers shrunk in horror. Before he knew it, Ray found himself diving into the ocean's treacherous waters. "Just hold on! I'm coming!"

Tyson gaped in shock. "Ray what are you doing? You'll drown!"

But Ray could not hear him anymore. His arms pushed hard against the strong current as he came closer to his target.

"Come on! Keep pushing! Almost there...gotcha!" Wrapping one arm around the motionless figure, Ray struggled to swim to shore.

Tyson gasped in wonder at the heroic feat, but his eyes were still frozen with worry as the strong waves crashed against his team mate.

"Oh no! Ray! I've gotta help him!" Tyson yanked his head here and there. "What can I do to help? Aha!" He fixed his gaze upon a nearby tree with a long piece of rope. Moving rapidly towards the tree, Tyson drew his beyblade launcher and let out a war cry. "Hang on Ray! LET IT RIP! GOOOO DRAGOON!" Quick as a flash, his blade cut through the tree, which collapsed towards his brave friend. Tyson grabbed the rope and hurled it as far as he could.

"Ray catch! Just hold on! I'll pull you guys to safety!" Ray caught the rope just in time and held on for dear life. Taking a deep breath, Tyson heaved with all his might, never easing his grip for a second in the fear of losing his friend.

"Come on Tyson! You can do it! Just a little more...hey! Why are we slipping back?" Ray's heart raced as he saw Tyson losing his grip. "Keep pulling!"

"I'm trying! Not strong enough! So weak...can't hold on much longer!"

"No Tyson! Don't give up!"

A wave of giddiness came over the valiant young warrior as a numb feeling stung his arms and advanced up to his shoulders. "I have to hold on...must save my friend...so numb..."

Tyson was about to let go, when suddenly, a flash of light appeared and a deafening roar echoed throughout the shore. Immediately, Tyson felt a surge of warmth from his loyal bit beast. With rejuvenated hope in his eyes, the World Champion Beyblader made one last effort and pulled and pulled and pulled!

Falling back wearily, Tyson looked up to see a friendly hand in his face. "Ray?"

"Another thrilling victory Tyson! You saved us pal!"

The boy sighed with relief. Taking Ray's hand, Tyson hauled himself up on his feet and let out a roar of triumph! "YEAH! THANKS DRAGOON! That was a close call wasn't it...uh Ray?"

The long-haired blader kneeled down by the girl's side, trying to wake her up. "Hey...can you hear me? Please wake up!"

With a moan, she stirred and blushed as she found herself in the arms of a strong handsome boy, gazing with concern into her soft-brown eyes. "Wh- where am I?"

Tyson rushed to her side. "Dude, is she okay?"

Suddenly, he paused! He stammered in shock as his eyes fell on the wrist cuffs around her hands. "T-Tessara?"