Tournament Final Rounds
"You were always there to protect me, like my guardian angel." I felt someone's warm hand in mine, "But I let you down because I wasn't there to protect you. I should have taken better care of you and be more protective but I failed. I failed at protecting you and of being an older brother." I opened my eyes and saw Koji sitting beside my bed holding my hand. "Please don't die; I don't want you to die. Not like mom died, I don't want that." I realized I was now hearing Koji's voice for the first time in nine years. "Koji." I smiled as he looked up, "you're talking." Tears came to Koji's eyes as he smothered me in a bear hug while I was still lying on the bed. "Can't breath." I laughed getting Koji off me. Koji wiped the tears from his eyes. "So, where am I?" I asked trying to sit up. Koji pushed me back down, "Don't sit up, you're in the hospital." I frowned, "I hate hospitals ever since..." We stayed silent for a minute. "What happened to Zero?" I asked hoping nothing extremely bad happened to him. "He's just exhausted and has a few cuts." Koji brushed aside a stray strand of hair, "I was so afraid that something terrible would happen to you when you took on the full power of your bit beast. I'm just glad that Nick showed up today at the stadium." I was shocked, "Nick is back; he's here?" Koji nodded taking my hand, "That's how you got here. Nick was in the stands with his band members. When he saw what you were doing he said he got a tranquilizing dart ready for when you won. He shot you in the neck before you could destroy anything other then Zero's blade. Medics took you here because you were really exhausted and supposedly lost a lot of blood. So Nick made sure they took his blood for you because of the nanos in it." I was still flipping out about one part of the story, "He shot me with a tranquilizer." Koji nodded. I pulled the needles out of my arm and sat up despite how weak I felt. "Lie back down; you're too weak to go running around." Koji told me. "I don't care." I slid out of the bed and nearly collapsed, "He shot me with a freaking tranquilizer." I slowly made my way to the door; noticing the hospital didn't put me in one of the hospital dresses, which I was thankful for.
I opened the door where a waiting room was across the hall. I scanned the sleeping faces; the Bladebreakers, the Time Breakers, the Runes, Mr. Dickinson and the Bloody Ravens all sat. I saw Nick's face and got mad; mustering up all the energy I could I ran over to him and started straggling him. "You tranquilized me!" I shouted as he pried my hands away from his neck. "Nice to see you to kid." He laughed. I almost collapsed to the floor exhausted but both Koji and Nick caught me before I did and set me in Nick's chair. "You know you shouldn't even be up right now right?" Nick yawned. "You shot me with a tranquilizer, do you expect me to let you get away with that?" I said angrily. Nick thought for a moment, "Yes, considering your condition." I stuck my tongue out at him. "Hey, what's all the-" Tyson looked up to see me, "You're awake." I nodded. "Hey kid," Nick made me turn my attention to him again, "want anything to give you some energy?" "Just a drink and leave out the tranquilizer this time." I yawned. "Right." Nick walked off. Slowly the others woke up.
Copper and T.J both hugged me when they found out I was awake. "So, what did you think about that underground style battle?" I asked the Bladebreakers. "Too intense for my taste." Ray admitted. Max, Tyson and Kenny nodded in agreement. "You're crazy for fighting like that." Jester put in his two bits. "Yeah, well...someone had to teach that asshole a lesson." I stated with utter rage, "The Desert Jewels were lucky that they only had to face the Bladebreakers, now I just have to take care of my dad." "What are you talking about?" Amy was confused. "Zero was only pretending to be my boyfriend slash friend; he was really dating Linda from the Desert Jewels. Then I found out he was working for my dad from the beginning; just to make himself the top scientist. He was paying Zero for everything. Use me to become famous." A tear rolled down my cheek. "Harsh." Tyson commented. "Well, leave the dad part up to me alright kid." Nick was back with my drink. "Thanks." I smiled, "So, do you think you can withstand battling with me for the finals?" Nick hit Koji on the back of the head, "Didn't you tell her?" I took a drink and looked up at them. "I rather face death then tell her, so the pleasure is all yours." Koji rubbed the back of his head. Nick sighed and crouched down taking one of my hands, "Listen kid you can't blade in the finals." I choked, "What?" "The doctors told me your body is too exhausted to be bladding tomorrow. So, Doc agreed to let me take your place." I gave Doc the evil eye. "Well, as the leader of the Runes, I'm not allowing you to take my place. I didn't spend time doing all my training to be shot down when I have a chance a real chance to battle the world champions." I stated. "You have no choice kid, you need your rest." Nick had a serious tone. I put my face an inch away from his to make everything clear, "All I need is my blade and a dish." Koji let out a heavy sigh and placed a hand on Nick's shoulder, "Face it Nick, our sister is suborn. When she really wants something she'll get it, no matter what." Nick stood up and crossed his arms, "Fine but take it easy or you'll be in here for longer then a night. Now let's get you back in bed." Nick pulled me to my feet then lifted me in his arms. "Tyson," I called back, "Do me a favor tomorrow and give me your all, no matter what state I'm in." "I'll expect nothing less." Tyson called back. Nick put me down on the bed. "Take it easy alright, I'll be back to get you in the morning." He kissed my forehead and left.
"Alright folks, welcome to the finals of the beyblade tournament! Our two top teams have battled long and hard for these spots and now it comes down to these last three matches. I hope you're all ready for this!" D.J made the crowd roar, "Let's get started then. Introducing the Blandbreakers and the Runes!"
I walked into the stadium light wearing a grey dress with no back and long flowing sleeves. Koji with his arm around my waist making sure I didn't fall. We took our seats on the bench. "Alright let's get these finals started! First up is Ray from the Bladebreakers and that clown of a boy, Jester from the Runes. Let's get ready to beyblade! Three, Two, One, LET IT RIP!"
The blades smashed into the dish, immediately Jester started doing his tricks. His blade disappeared; confusing Ray, putting him in a delicate situation. Jester did a little dance to entertain the crowd then laughed, "Where am I, Ray?"
Ray couldn't seem t spot the blade which was right next to his. Jester gave a big yawn, "Alright, this is getting boring. Bilbo let's finish this up. Black Jack Attack!" Bilbo reappeared and started circling Driger, creating a whirlwind of power that sucked Driger up into the air landing him outside the dish.
"Looks like Jester wins!" D.J shouted as the crowd went wild. "Hey Ray, great match." Jester smiled while walking up to Ray with an out stretched hand. "Awesome match, you really got me." Ray laughed and shook Jester's hand. "Now this is what the true sport of beyblading is folks." D.J wiped an imaginary tear from his eye, "Now let's get on with the second match!"
"From the Bladebreakers and a surprising move Kai is going to be battling in this match, meanwhile from the Runes the boy who hasn't spoken in many years and is starting Koji!" D.J screamed, "Let's get this party started! Three, Two, One, LET IT RIP!" The blades ripped into the dish, shredding it to pieces. Sparks erupted as the two powerful blades clashed together, both on the offensive. "Dranzer!" Kai screamed at the blade, "Come forth and finish this match!" "Tsume don't waste any time," Koji was calling his attack as well, "Dark Sword Final!" When the blades came together in two powerful attacks a blinding light emitted from them along with gusting winds, embers, and shredding noises. Both Kai and Koji waited as everything cleared up, neither one backing down. "Looks like we have a winner folks," D.J took a closer look, "Kai from the Bladebreakers with an amazing head on performance!"
"That was a great match Kai; I am glad that you are the first person I've ever lost to. You are a most worthy opponent. Congratulations." Koji and Kai shook hands. "Doesn't this just bring tears to your eyes?" D.J wiped away a tear from his eye.
