Deep Zero: YAY! Looks like I got more reviews this time, unfortunately I can't read them but however I'd like to say thanks for them.

Hilary: Yeah one of them caught my eye even though it involved Kane and Asia's future, but I'm happy for them however. (Hugglesqueeze)

Deep Zero: Me too Hill, but anyway Chapter 26 of Zero is up.


Chapter 26: The Night before the Tourney.

The sun was going down and two weeks had finally passed, it was the day before the official Tournament. Everything was already announced and many people were buying souvenirs for show, some kids were buying Tyson bubblehead dolls and other kids were wearing face masks with Tyson and Daichi's faces on them.

At the Saint Shields hideout, Ozuma, Dunga and Joseph were having a discussion about the Tournament entries while Mariam was out for a few hours.

"Bah, those wimpy Psychics and The Blitzkriegs are getting in our way from achieving our goal of winning it all!" Dunga pouted

"That's not all, those Lightning Swords bladers are entering as well especially the Chrome Zephyrs team and they consist of Tripp, Deja and Amy also Damian is their leader. What do you think about this Ozuma?" Joseph explained

Ozuma could only look down with his face glaring at the wall until he turned to Dunga and Joseph with the same glare and both of them started to back up a bit. "He's done it; Tripp has mastered the Beast Trigger technique. If he defeats Tyson with that technique then no will be able to stop him, which is why I must prevent him from qualifying" He coldly answered

"Chill out Ozuma, you'll capture his Bitbeast tomorrow, once you beat him; it's our mission" Joseph interrupted

"That's right we have to rock and guard over him so that evil doers cannot get their hand on them for world domination." Dunga reminded him

"Thanks guys, we'll have nothing to fear. The time has come, THE WHITE LIGER IS OURS FOR THE TAKING!" Ozuma shouted as he raised his fist in the air with Flash Leopard 2 in hand

Outside just a few miles away, the Blitzkrieg boys who had just arrived from the airport were on their way to a hotel for a weeks stay.

"So where is the hyper power of one Bitbeast that's the brother of your bit Tala?" Spencer asked

"Shadow, the black version of Wolborg is in the hands of a kid named Damian Pride, who's leading a team called the Chrome Zephyrs into battle tomorrow which makes me wonder how he got it after Biovolt created it and then scattered across the continent after the abbey's departure?" Tala Explained

"I'd say He's pretty good, but I don't trust him. Who knows what he could do with that power, and that power alone could actually cause a threat to anyone who challenges including us." Bryan wondered

"Don't worry about it guys, once I take him on, he'll be no threat. His Bitbeast will fall at the hands of the original Wolborg." He stated and then punched a tree

Bryan and Spencer backed up a bit knowing that they wouldn't want to get near Tala's mood or his dark rage.

"AND MINE WILL BE THE LAST WOLF STANDING, BWAHAHAHAHAHAH!" He laughed evilly as he looked up into the sky


Meanwhile in Tripp's back garden, Deja and Amy were having their conversation involving a lot of recent gossip while Tripp was practicing his Ninjutsu.

"No way, Hunter's looking for new team mates after the tournaments over?" Deja happily gasped

"Yeah, I'd like to join them after all they've been making a bit of an impact as of late and I think they would make good team mates. Even Hunter is so dreamy!" Amy explained as her eyes went googly.

"Well did you hear about Kane? He got his girlfriend Asia pregnant last year also everyone else wasn't very happy about this except for Team Psychic and Spyro, even Tyson threw a tantrum and stormed out the room saying that it's the beginning of the end for both teams." Deja explained

"Tyson's got a point there, they'll both struggle since he leads Team Psychic and Asia's been through a lot since her Parent's deaths. How can he cope with it? Being a teenage parent is a big responsibility you know." Amy agreed

"Yeah but however, I wish them luck in their future since both their lives will change next week." Tripp hoped

Soon after, Damian came out of the house with his Shadow blade in hand wanting to test it against Tripp, Amy or Deja.

Guys, it took half an hour but I finally done it, introducing Shadow Cobalt Forge!" He presented as he held it out to show them.

"WOW, Cool!" They cheered in unison as they admired Shadow CF

Damian attached it to his launcher along with his ripcord and went over to the practice dish, Tripp did the same thing.

"LET IT RIP!" They both shouted in unison

Drillanzer CS and Shadow CF were launched into the dish and quickly started to grind into each other early on.

"DRILLANZER, BEAST TRIGGER!" Tripp screamed

"SHADOW, HYPER MODE!" Damian shouted

As Tripp and Damian's hair's glowed gold, both their Beyblades were surrounded by blue and gold aura and surged with great power then both bit chips flashed with light and the white-silver liger with red eyes and black- silver armour and the black wolf with red eyes, blue highlights and the same features as Wolborg but blue emerged from their Beyblades.

Drillanzer roared and gained his black scythes on its front and back legs and white spikes on its armour however Shadow howled and its fur turned gold but its collar and iced diamond features that were on his back and shoulders stayed the same.

Shadow CF and Drillanzer CS were bashing into each other throughout the session as both Bitbeast charged for each other poised and ready to strike. As both blades grinded into each other the Bitbeasts started a grapple and bite fest for dominance.

"Wow! Such power, it's so brutal that it comes close to Dragoon's and Dranzer's full power." Amy commented

"Yeah their so determined to battle Tyson, now I can't wait until tomorrow once we beat whoever our opponents are." Deja excitedly replied


Two hours later, it was just about nightfall and the sea waves were flowing towards the sand and Max was having a long walk on the beach after an intense practice session, he came back to the way he showed up but then walked over to the spot where he and Mariam once had a romantic night together.

"Hey what's this? I remember this spot" He said as he refreshed his memory.

Flashback:

"Max" she asked

"Yeah" he responded

"I'm having a wonderful night" Mariam said as she looked up at the stars

"Me too, so do you like the new parts I gave you" Max wondered

"Yeah their Beautiful" Mariam said happily

"So you want to run around for a while" He asked

"OK" She replied

Max and Mariam were running around laughing and chasing each other they soon lied on the sand to have a rest.

End Flashback:

"I miss those time's, looks like its all gonna change soon." He thought to himself

Just as he was about to sit down while looking at his Draciel MS, a familiar girl wearing the Saint Shields outfit came up to him and sat down.

"Nice night, isn't it Maxie?" Mariam asked

"Yeah, well what are you doing here, instead of practicing with your team?" He replied

"I was searching around…for you!" She said as she started to blush

They giggled a bit and then it turned to laughter but it dyed down and they looked each other in the eye with love until Mariam rested her head on Max's shoulder.

"I'm concerned about the tournament tomorrow, what if we battle each other first and something is on the line? I'd rather have an honourable battle." Mariam quietly said

"I feel the same way too. But whatever happens tomorrow, I'll still love you Mariam." He agreed

Then Mariam was so happy that she gave Max a hug, he started to blush hard until she let go. Their eyes were staring deep into each others as they advanced closer until their lips came together.

With the moon shining brightly and the waves softly flowed, the two teens were sharing a long passionate kiss and enjoying the moment as it lasted.


Deep Zero: Looks like Tala wants to eliminate Damian and Shadow along with him

Tala: No I don't, I just want to beat Pride! That's all. (Walks out)

Deep Zero: Well I hope you liked it, including the little Max & Mariam moment; there will be another one soon. Anyway please read and review.

Bye!