Chapter Twelve

Laughter

Rei left the hospital just after lunch. One could tell that he was tired, because there was bags under his eyes, not much though.

Rei dragged his feet through the doors, went into his room, and slammed the door behind him. The others looked at each other.

"Tired?" Max asked.

"Definitely." Tyson answered. Rei kicked his shoes off, then fell onto his bed. He fell into a deep sleep, and at about four thirty, they tried to wake him.

"Rei! Rei, wake up!" Chief said. Rei didn't budge.

"REI! WAKE UP!" Kai yelled. Still, Rei didn't move.

-X-

The Finals were held back for awhile. Carmen got out of the hospital just in time, though.

"Oh Carmen! It's great having you back!" Alex said. Their captain smiled.

"Why is that?" she asked.

"THE BOYS WERE GOING INSANE!" Sandra cried.

"What else is new?" she asked, not looking worried or surprised. The two girls looked at her.

"Are you alright?" Alex asked.

"Just fine. Why?" Carmen asked.

"You don't look surprised!" Sandra said.

"Cause I'm not surprised." Carmen said.

-X-

During the next few days, The Demons were practising for their next match. They would be playing against King and Queen. Soulbreather was pounding up against a large rock.

"Grew up in a small town. And when the rain would fall down, I'd just stare out my window. Dreaming of what could be, and if I'd end up happy, I would pray. Trying not to reach out, but when I tried to speak out. Felt like no-one could hear me. Wanted to belong here, but something felt so wrong here. So I'd pray, I could breakaway." she sang. The song she was going to sing was Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson.

"I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly. I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky, and I'll make a wish, take a chance. Make a change, and break away. Out of the darkness and into the sun, but I won't forget all the ones that I love. I'll take a risk, take a chance. Make a change, and break away." she continued.

"Wanna feel the warm breeze, sleep under a palm tree. Feel the rush of the ocean, get onboard a fast train. Travel on a jet plane. Far away, and break away. I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly. I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky, gotta make a wish, take a chance. Make a change, and break away," Soulbreather continued to beat at the rock.

"Out of the darkness and into the sun. I won't forget all the ones that I love. I've gotta take a risk, take a chance. Make a change, and break away. Building with a hundred floors, swinging with revolving doors. Maybe I don't know where they'll take me, but I gotta keep moving on moving on. Fly away, break away." she continued.

"I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly. Tho it's not easy to tell you good-bye. Gotta take a risk, take a chance. Make a change, and break away. Out of the darkness and into the sun, but I won't forget the place I come from. I've gotta take a risk, take a chance. Make a chance, and break away. Break away...break away." she ended. Soulbreather drilled through the large rock, bringing it down to pieces.

Carmen smiled with satisfaction. She leaned over and collected her beyblade, then took a seat. She took out a piece of cloth, and started to fix it up a bit.

"This is our last day to practise. We've got to be ready for tomorrow." she said after awhile. She looked up at them.

"Right." the others said together. She stood up, and held her hand out with the palm facing the ground. The others put their hands on top.

"Who are we?" Carmen asked.

"We are The Demons!" the others said.

"And what is our goal?" Carmen asked.

"To be the best! To conquer the rest!" the others answered.

-X-

Next day, Carmen and her team were in their team room at the BBA Bey Stadium.

"Alright, we know who we're up against?" Sandra asked.

"King and Queen." said Aaron.

"Bastard part hunters.." Max muttered.

"Now now Maxxie, don't use one of my words!" Carmen said, waving a finger, "Bloody bastard part hunters.." she added. The lot of them laughed.

"Alright, who's taking the spin?" Max asked.

"Aaron and Sandra." answered Carmen. Aaron and Sandra looked at each other and nodded.

"We've got a plan." Sandra said with a devious smile. "Good to hear!" Alex said.

-X-

The crowd cheered as both teams were introduced. It was a two-on-two match. Carmen was practically pulling the long black hair out of her head, wishing that her team would win. The battle seemed more than just a battle. It seemed like a war. Luckily, with all the effort that Aaron and Sandra could give, they won the match.

"THANK YOU HEAVEN!" Sandra called.

"We advance! Err... Who're we facing next!" Aaron asked.

"That's...what I'm afraid of..." Carmen said. Everyone turned and stared at her.

"Why?" Nick asked.

"Because, BioVolt is the only finalist we haven't faced, besides The Bladebreakers." she answered.

"DOUBLE, TRIPLE, AND QUADRUPLE DOG SHIT!" Aaron yelled.

"Alright Aaron! No need to blame dogs when they take a shit!" Carmen said. Aaron burst into laughter.

"W-wha!" he laughed. Carmen started to chuckle.

"No need to blame dogs when they take a shit!" she repeated. They all went home laughing their heads off.

"Okay, so, when's the next match?" Nick asked as they got in the door.

"Tomorrow." Carmen answered simply. Aaron let out a long line of curses.

"Now now, Aaron! Don't get your boxers in a knot." Carmen said. They all laughed.

"Oh Carmen! You've always got something to say!" Alex said. Carmen smiled.

"Of course I do!" she answered.