"Heh...Tyson's probably complaining about having to walk up Mt. Fuji." Ray said as the four walked to Ray's old village in the woods. Unlike Japan, China was under Biovolt control and they had to be extra cautious.
"Why couldn't I go to Mt. Fuji? I love the snow." Horohoro complained. Ren hit him on the head.
"Because, you idiot, Yoh went with them and Yoh is the only one strong enough to keep Hao in line." Ren said coldly. The other Shamans were still cautious of Hao and while none of them wanted to admit it, they were still in slight fear that he may return to his homicidal mood.
"But still-"Horohoro said but Ray cut him off.
"Quiet, we're getting closer to the village. We have to be on guard. I can't believe that it was here all this time and I didn't know it." Ray said quietly. Ryu started to question Ray about the village.
"So, what was it like living isolated from civilization?" Ray smiled slightly.
"It was pretty nice actually. We didn't worry about what happened around us. To us kids, the world was the village. Everything was Beyblading and chores." Ryu smiled slightly.
"Sounds like a great place to live." Ray nodded in agreement, then asked what had been on his mind since the explanation with Yoh.
"How did you become friends with Yoh? Yoh said that you were enemies in the beginning." Ray asked. Ryu smiled slightly.
"Well, that my friend is a long story. My gang and me were looking for a happy place since we weren't accepted for who we are. We first tried many places and usually were running out as fast as we could. One night, we went into an abandoned bowling alley. I had just come from another confrontation with Yoh and was crying. A spirit then took me over and stole Amidamaru's old sword, Manta and then tried to get revenge on Amidamaru for killing him 600 years ago by threatening to kill Manta with Harusame, Amidamaru's old sword. Yoh and Amidamaru sliced the sword in half and Yoh taught the spirit about friendship. That spirit became my spirit ally, revealing my shamanic talents." Ryu said finishing his story. Ray nodded.
"Yoh seems like a laid back kind of a guy." Ryu nodded as well.
"He will always believe in his ideals. His dream was to live the easy life. When he was younger,-"Ryu was silenced by Ren.
"We don't need to talk about this. There are people about." Instantly, the four got on guard.
"Ren is right. I think they are looking for something. Or someone." Everyone looked at Ray.
"This way." Ray indicated another path but sensed something.
"Damn, we're surrounded."
"That's right Ray." Lee said walking into view. The three White Tigers appeared as well.
"What are you going to do now?" Ray growled. Lee smirked.
"Take you to the village. Grandfather wants you executed as part of treason. Another part is orders." Ray growled but did nothing.
"Come this way." Lee took out a rope and the four of them were tied to it. Gary took their weapons and they started to walk. Ray was in the back with Mariah. Lee was leading Ren, Gary was keeping a close eye on Ryu and Horohoro was escorted by Kevin. Ray was trying to talk to Mariah.
"Mariah, why are you doing this? What's in it for you?" Ray asked the pink-haired girl.
"None of your business, it won't change anything either." Ray looked at her in sadness.
"Is the power of Darkness strong enough to change even your heart?" Mariah didn't answer and they continued in silence.
As they entered the village, everyone was out of their houses. They were greeted by silent anger. Ray looked at the faces he thought we once knew so well. It was hard to believe that the Darkness would make the village come to this.
"This can't be how it ends." Ray said quietly.
"You know it's not." Driger's voice said in his mind. Ray smiled slightly, glad to hear his bit-beast's voice reassuring him.
"Ray Kon, you are hear by sentenced to death for treason against the village and the Leader. Do you have anything to say in your defence?" The village chief called out. Ray shook his head. It was time.
"As they say, actions speak louder then words. OVERSOUL" Ray's hands and feet glowed brightly.
"TREMOR" An earthquake shook the ground. The villagers all were shocked at this new development. Ray quickly blurred right into the chief's hut. Mariah and Lee chased after him.
"Get him!" The chief roared but he took no step further as he was facing a very sharp Twan-Dao (small knife)1.
"I don't think so." Ren said pointing his weapon right at the face of the chief. Ryu and Horohoro engaged their Oversoul as well.
Ray faced his former friends. Mariah and Lee both had their Oversoul in full power. Ray sighed.
"I don't want to do this. All I want is the Ruby." Ray said calling the gem by its true name.
"You won't get it you traitor." Lee snapped. Electricity started to appear around Lee. Lee started his attack.
"BLACK LIGHTNING" Lee had quickened the release time and Ray was caught off guard by the quickness of the attack. He was thrown back and hit the wall. Mariah watched him. Ray groaned in pain.
"Prepare to die." Lee brought his claw back.
"CAT CLAW SCAR" Mariah struck Lee, throwing him back. Ray stared at her, amazed.
"Ray, I can't hold it back much longer. The Ruby is under where the White Tiger used to be. Go, hurry." Ray looked at her.
"Mariah, I-"Mariah cut him off.
"I do too, Ray. I'm sorry I never told you sooner. Hurry." Ray rushed to the platform where the White Tiger used to be. He looked under the seat to see a brown stone. He grabbed it.
"No, stop him." Lee yelled. Mariah turned to Lee.
"I'm sorry, Lee. CAT CLAW SCAR" Mariah's claws extended, striking again. Mariah turned to Ray to see a glowing brown light growing brighter.
"Good luck, Ray."
TBC
Notes:
1: In the Shaman Fights, Ren switched his weapon from a spear to the knife his father (not his uncle, 4Kids) gave him at the end of the first season.
Stats:
Ray Kon (Driger)
Element: Earth
Weapon: Fist, Feet
Mana Points: 150000
Skills
Eagle Dive
-Drop Kick from above
Triple Kick
-A triple spin kick
Earth Kata
-A variety of attacks from the fists and feet as hard as the earth
Tiger Claw
-A strike from the mountain cat
-Driger only (Beyblade)
Final Attack
-Energy gathered for one last blast
Hyoi Gatta
-Integrate with the Spirit
Magic
Ground Dasher
-Creates a localized earthquake under the opponent
Mana
Earth Tiger Claw
-powerful swipe of attack
Tremor
-Rocks rise from the ground to hurt the opponent
Tao Ren (Bason)
Element: None
Weapon: Twan-dao, Spear
Mana Points: 55,721
Skills
Vortex Strike (I can't remember it fully)
-Spinning strike
Hyoi Gatta
-Integrate with the Spirit
Magic
None
Mana
Rapid Temple Assault
-Rapid strikes from spear
Final Attack
-Strength and Mana gathered for one last strike
Usui Horokeu, Horohoro (Kororo)
Element: Ice
Weapon: Snowboard
Mana Points: 2100
Skills
Hyoi Gatta
-Integrate with the Spirit
Magic
Emus Noki-Pekonr (Icicle Sword)
-Icicle sword is formed
Mososo Kruppe (The Frost That rouses the Sleeping
-Ice blades form around opponent
Kaukau Priwenpe (Renegade Hail)
-Many ice balls are thrown
Epittarki Upas-Horkkek (All Snowing Avalanche)
-Avalanche is formed
Mana
Ice Punch
-A giant ice statue is formed when snowboard is on the arm
Final Attack
-Strength and Mana gathered for one last strike
Bokuto no Ryuu or Umemiya Ryunosuke
Element: None
Weapon: Wooden Sword
Mana Points: 8500
Skills
Demon Fang
-Releases a shockwave
Sonic Thrust
-Throws a thrust of the sword
Hyoi Gatta
-Integrate with the Spirit
Magic
None
Mana
Six Snake Strike (Sorry, can't remember true name)
-Strikes with the ferocity of the six snake beast
Final Attack
-Strength and Mana gathered for one last strike