Perfect Connection
Disclaimer: I don't own any BeybladeChapter 3: Darkness Falls
"Oh, uh… pardon my intrusion, but where are you headed?" Kenny asked, still glaring at Bryan.
Tala's face grew serious and older instantly, "To BEGA."
"What?" Tyson took a step back.
"We're headed to stop BEGA once and for all," Tala said again. Tyson nodded slightly.
"Good luck," Daichi muttered. Tala walked past them, followed by Bryan and Spencer.
"Oh! Hey, Tala!" Tyson called, "have you, by any chance, heard from Kai?"
Tala turned around, looking confused, "No. I thought he was with you."
No, we haven't seen him since the world finals," Hilary told them. Bryan laughed.
"He's still choking on his pride, he'll call soon enough for a ride out. I'll make sure to give you a call once we hear from him," Bryan said.
"Thanks, Bryan!" Hilary smiled, waving goodbye. The Blitzkrieg Boys turned and walked out of sight.
Tyson and Kenny both whirled around to face Hilary, "Alright! What was all that about?" Tyson demanded.
"What was wha?" Hilary was completely lost.
"You were waving to Bryan, and smiling at him. And he was waving and smiling back!" Kenny yelled.
"Oh, that. Well, Bryan's really a nice guy… I've, uh, met him once or twice while I was, er, out. While we were traveling the world, for the World Championships!" she blurted out nervously.
Tyson and Kenny smiled, "Soooooo, it's only a friend thing?" Tyson nudged her.
"Of course! You'd know if I was dating anyone!" Hilary laughed and strolled away quickly.
"She is so in love with him," Kenny sighed miserably. Tyson nodded sadly.
Now we will fly across the city to BEGA. Where darkness is about to begin.
Tala, Spencer and Bryan strolled in through the glass doors. Guards ran up to stop them, but the trained BioVolt students easily knocked them aside. The Russians were pushing through another crowd of guards, when they heard a very familiar voice.
"Well, well, well. Hello, boys. It's nice that you came by."
"Boris!" Tala snapped, looking up.
Boris was standing on a high balcony above the mess of people below.
Beside him was a tall, tanned boy with silver-gray hair tied in a ponytail. His eyes were bright blue and he wore a tight, green tank-top. Elbow length, fingerless gloves. His pants were black and baggy and he wore a belt with a few small pockets to hold his beyblade and launcher and other items. On his forehead was the red gem of the Buddhist religion.
Boris smiled cunningly, "Why don't you stop this fighting, of course I would welcome you to BEGA!"
Tala reacted just as quickly as if he were outrunning a train, "Never!" he hissed loudly.
"Now, we would… but I don't really fancy ballet," Bryan laughed.
Garland's, the boy beside Boris, eyebrow twitched. But if his mentor, Boris, had no reaction to the insult, neither would he.
"I'm sorry, Bryan. If you want to participate in a ballet recital, I can arrange that for you. But this is a place for beybladers," Boris shot back smartly. Bryan looked like he had been slapped, a deer in the headlights. He took an angry step forwards, but said nothing, though his hands were in shaking fists.
"Look, Boris. We're here to destroy BEGA and you. Send us your best beybladers and we'll show you we mean business!" Tala stepped in front of Bryan as if to protect him.
Garland could stand it no longer. He leapt forwards and over the edge of the balcony. Landing on one hand, Garland sprang up again and landed on his feet.
"Please," he smiled confidently, "if you wish to waste your time on this stupid goal, let me be your enemy for this battle. I feel strongly that I can give you a real fight."
Tala smiled as well and took out Wolborg and his own launcher, "Fine. Let's see how you BEGA scum fight."
No one noticed the other boy appear on the balcony, for a brief instant, his wings soundlessly brushing against the wall behind him.
"They are the ones." He whispered silently, then was gone. Boris smiled and clapped his hands.
"Alright. If Garland happens to lose the battle, I will stop recruiting Beybladers and allow the BBA to be the head of beyblading once more. But, if by a chance Garland happens to win… then you boys must perform a special task for me!"
"What task?" Spencer snapped.
"Only that you use BEGA as your home away from home. Somewhere where you can be alone, hidden from the rest of the world. That is my request," Boris smiled kindly, but there was a look in his eye that spoke of other plans. Tala knew there was more than what Boris was letting on, but he was confident that he could beat this BEGA rookie.
They were led to another room and Tala and Garland took their places, ready for battle.
Back to Tyson and co.
"Man. I can't get Tala out of my head. I almost got the feelin' they're in trouble!" Tyson said aloud. The other three nodded.
They were still at the park, though Kenny was doing some work on his laptop.
"Oh! Hey, guys! I just got an e-mail from Max," Kenny exclaimed, pausing to read it, "he's coming out to visit! Today! He should be here… much later tonight."
"Wow! I can't wait to meet him!" Daichi exclaimed.
"Haven't you already met him?" Hilary raised an eyebrow.
"Well… not in person… but this is different!" Daichi jumped into he tree by them and sat there, singing like some crazy bird.
"Augh! Come on! Let's go to BEGA! I have to know what's going on!" Tyson suddenly screamed. He jumped to his feet and dashed towards the towering building in the distance. The other four were still for a few seconds, then ran after him.
They arrived at the BEGA building a few minutes later, rushing through the guards and into another room and there Tyson narrowly avoided getting hit by Wolborg as the blade went sailing into the wall. There was a gasp from Bryan and Spencer as Tala collapsed onto the floor.
Garland laughed, hands on his hips as Apollion continued to spin effortlessly, "Well, guess I win. You know, if you are the toughest the BBA had to offer, no wonder it's gone!" he continued laughing, consciously knowing that Boris was begining to favor him more. That was good.
Spencer and Bryan helped Tala to his feet and the three stood there, passing quiet words that went unknown. Suddenly Tyson, Daichi, Kenny and Hilary were noticed.
"Well, what do we have here. Intruders?" Boris questioned from above.
Garland raised his launcher into the ready position to battle if Boris requested it.
"No, no Garland. You have done enough. Begone, I will have another… occupant of BEGA escort our little friends out," Boris motioned to the BBA Revolution. Garland lowered his arms to his sides obediently, turned, and left the room through the door behind him.
"So…" came a sudden, tired laugh, "who's it gonna be? Another kiss-ass freak who, by pure chance, is pretty good?" Tala coughed loudly.
"No… but I promise you, you won't forget him soon…" Boris trailed off into thought.
Woooooop! Another chapter done. Please R&R and tell me what you think. Thank you, bi!
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