Nula woke up at 6.00 while her mum was still sleeping. She was dressed and was ready by 6.30 after having a shower which she usually only had in the evenings. She had neglected to do so however because she had wanted to get a good sleep only to find that she couldn't sleep at all.
I am never this nervous about battles… you've never lost a battle since you were 6 you have no reason to be worried!
She wrote a note for her mum telling her that she was going for a walk before school, she also added a note to buy more milk after she finished off the bottle. Most of the note was true; she just didn't mention she was also going to practice her beyblading at the school dishes.
She started to jog fast and soon found herself tangled in near-city suburbia which is not the best place to find yourself lost in seeing as the streets all look so simular. Calming down slightly at the thought of being lost she began to trace her steps back. Even after the long detour she was still at school an hour early. Now she had time to practise using the schools dishes. She took out her blade and began to spin it finding that familiar feeling she had felt ever since she had begun to blade.
She started with speed then tried some defence and attack manoeuvres. After those she was contemplating practising for a bit longer since she hadn't practised in days but eventually decided against it. She had tryouts for the blading team and wanted to perform at her best.
I could defeat them all without practice…I doubt they even have bitbeasts…
She stopped anyway ignoring her minds protests. It was better safe then sorry.
She had spent the lessons leading up to lunch in a different universe not being able to concentrate on the simplest of things. Mariah had given up completely on having a conversation with Nula as had Ray. Max was still trying but only half heartedly.
'Max just stop' Tala said icily
'I just want to take her mind off it' Max said being his friendly self.
'But there is no point because it.won't.work'
'Prove it'
Tala decided to humour Max since the lesson in his opinion was incredibly boring.
'Nula, what time is it?' said Tala making a joke at her expense
'Yeah…' said Nula absently as she drew spirals in her notebook 'I mean what'
'Nothing' Tala said smiling haughtily at Max as he sulked as much as was possible for him.
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Well its time…
Nula said to she put her books in her locker then took Sylionth out of her pocket letting the cool glow emanating from it calm her.
'Almost ready?' Mariah questioned 'Yeah, Thanks for coming with me Mariah'
'What are friends for...but I also came so I could give you some advice'
'Ok then, what advice?' said Nula genuinely curious.
'Nula whatever you do in these tryouts you must promise that you'll be the best there, I am sick having to listen to Kai's weird view on what makes a "good blader". I saw you practising this morning and I know you could do this in normal circumstances but you are going to have to be so much better than the rest if you want to have any chance at all...'
Nula searched for something to say. She hadn't thought Mariah would give her the same advice as she had given herself. Obviously her judgement was correct about the team leader.
'I'm going to try' Nula said confidently, feeling much more apprehensive than she had before 'I really think I can do this'
Mariah smiled and they started walking to the bey dishes.
She walked up to the now sinister bey dish. Kai stood there at the side of it waiting for the others who were trying out and for the rest of the team.
'Mariah you are late' Kai said 'you were supposed to be here before the auditioners came'
'Yeah so was the rest of the group but at least I have an excuse. I was waiting for Nula'
'You shouldn't display such bios' Kai scowled ignoring Nula's look of disbelief.
'Hypocrite...' Mariah growled under her breath as she stomped over to the largest dish.
At the start of what was beginning to feel like a test Nula began to relax. When she was spinning Sylionth she remembered how good she really was and scolded herself mentally for getting so psyched up.
Nula continued battling others who were trying out but some of them didn't even have a bit beast and the others were very poorly trained. She was beginning to wonder if Mariah was taking any medication she should know about when Kai made an announcement.
'Team members pair up with a competitor! The rest will have to leave!'
Ray made a beeline towards Nula determined to have her on the team. Even before launching her blade Nula was beginning to feel tired, she had been battled 6 different people already and was beginning to feel the effects. Sylionth had an even amount of defence and attack ability, it also had a high amount of speed but she chose not to use that in case her blade wore down faster than Ray's with its ability for constant fast attack.
Ray came at her at a curve which she dodged trying to lose as little power as possible while doing so. He was a lot stronger than she anticipated so she stuck to defence hoping to postpone the ending till the end of lunch. Sylionth spoke to her.
You could use my attack you know, it might not hurt the bit beast if it was quick…
No! if I get onto this team it wont be because of the power of my bit it will be because of my skill…you know I don't like using that attack on anyone let alone someone who is kind…
Sylionth said nothing.
The battle was dragging on and neither Ray nor Nula had the advantage with Nula either blocking or dodging Ray's blade and Ray keeping on the offensive throughout the game. Nula was about to summon her bitbeast despite the damage it could cause when the lunch bell went and it was time to pack up leaving the competitors tied.
Before everyone left Kai made the statement that Nula had been waiting to hear.
'You're in Nula' Kai said almost harshly, avoiding her gaze 'we will have practise tomorrow 7.30 do not be late'
Believe me I wont be late Nula nodded almost beaming The new team started walking back to class and for the first time Nula felt part of something bigger. They were all smiling and wiping dust off their clothes and for once she didn't feel completely alone anymore…
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Long chapter! Next chapter is a Kai POV so it will still be all serious but I am planning to attempt humour in the future chapters. Emphasis on "attempting"…
R+R!
