Chapter 2: BeyDoubleBlade Tournament

"BeyDoubleBlade?!" the four girls exclaimed with confusion clearly written on their faces.

"That's right!" Mr. D. said highly amused by their behavior.

"But what is it supposed to mean? Explain Mr. D.," Julie asked almost demandingly to the very amused man sitting in front of them.

"Alright, Julie, alright. I'll explain. The reason its called DuoBlade is because there are partners. So basically there are four people blading at once. Each team entering must have at least seven people on the team, the max is ten. There is also another catch to it. I didn't make up this rule but the rest of the board seems to agree with it. You see, each pair must be boy and girl together. I don't know why the board wanted this new rule but they set everything down before they even informed me about it. But basically, the rest of the rules are the same," Mr. D. explained briefly to the four young girls.

Karen, Julie, and Sophie just sat there staring at Mr. D. not uttering a word. Celia, however, was thinking about something else, 'Where are we gonna find a team of guys that can live up to our standards?'

"Now, you are probably wondering where on earth are you going to find a team of guys worthy enough to be teamed up with you four. Especially in such a short amount of time. Well, have no worry, I have found the perfect team for you..."

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It was now late at night. Mr. D. had long since left the Sacred Stars' room to his own room. Sophie, Karen, and Julie all fell asleep not so long after he left. Celia was still wide awake lying on her bed, unable to fall asleep. She couldn't help but keep thinking back to what Mr. D. had told them.

*~FLASHBACK~*

"This team should be worthy enough for your liking, Celia. They were World Champions not so long ago and still live up to their names. They call themselves the Bladebreakers..."

*~END FLASHBACK~*

'Mr. D. is smarter than he looks,' Celia thought while smiling. Of course she had heard about the Bladebreakers. She knew almost everything about them. After all, they are world famous.

'Hmm,' Celia thought while scrunching up her face, 'are they really worthy enough for our time...especially mine?'

The light of the full moon illuminated through the curtains of the glass sliding doors and landed on her worried, expressed face. She sighed, trying to relieve of herself the worry and concern growing inside. It didn't help much. She finally decided to get up and go outside on the balcony to get some fresh air. Dressed in traditional Chinese silk pajamas, she quietly walked over to the doors, slowly and quietly opened them, and closed them the same way behind her.

Celia inhaled deeply the fresh air that welcomed her instantly and exhaled slowly. She made her way to the railing and leaned on it, looking at the clear night sky filled with bright stars and the full moon. She closed her eyes and smiled as she felt a light wind blow around her, tossing her black hair that was just below her shoulders. She opened her eyes and looked at the twinkling stars, all worry and concern erased that was etched in her eyes.

'The night sky always did give me a comforting feeling,' Celia thought smiling softly. 'Being out here at night is like my sanctuary. Maybe that's why I named our team after them.'

Little did she know, her beyblade was hiding in the shadows watching her mistress with full concern. Esdraloon slowly made her toward Celia, knowing she would get noticed eventually. Not even a second went by as Celia heard a whirring noise of a spinning beyblade behind her. She turned around quickly, to see who could be spying on her. She relaxed when seeing her own blade spinning in a single spot on the floor. Celia smiled, knowing that Esdraloon followed her outside out of pure concern.

"Esdraloon, come," Celia commanded softly. She turned back around as the beyblade jumped up and landed on top of the flat railing still spinning. Suddenly, the blade began to glow a soft white and out came a miniature size white phoenix. These small moments were the only times Esdraloon ever came out of the blade. Even during battles, Esdraloon never came out cause there was no need for her to come out.

Celia, what's troubling you? Please tell me. Esdraloon asked with pure concern written in her eyes.

Celia looked at her bit beast for a moment, debating on whether to tell her or not. She decided against the latter because she knew Esdraloon would keep bugging her until she got a straight answer. "I'm just thinking about this DuoBlade tournament. I don't know why, but I have a feeling something might happen. I don't want to put the others in danger if something does happen. I'm excited that this tournament is coming up, but what I don't get is why we have to be paired up with guys. I think Mr. D. is holding us out on something," Celia explained briefly to her faithful bit beast.

You shouldn't be thinking that way. I think something good will come out of this new experience. Truthfully, I'm excited to be able to work with another bit beast. Besides, if anything should happen, we're here to protect you. Esdraloon responded reassuringly to Celia.

Celia looked her bit beast for moment before smiling warmly to her. "Thank you Esdraloon. I'm feeling a lot better now. Better get to sleep. We leave tonight at nine o'clock and we have a lot of packing and work to do," Celia said with a small smile.

Good night Celia. Sleep well. Esdraloon said returning back inside the beyblade.

"Good night Esdraloon," Celia said picking up her blade. Taking one last look at the beautiful night sky, Celia headed back inside. clutching Esdraloon in her hand.

'I hope your right Esdraloon. I hope your right...'