Hey everyone. Long time no see. I've been really busy and didn't have time to post. I've been working on this for a while and would like any comments that you have. I don't bother with the Vforce and Grevolution versions of beyblade because I don't like them all that much. I only own the plot line and Liza Balkov. I also own the Balkov family bit beast. Below is a description of Liza. The setting is 2 years after Tyson was made the World Champion.

Liza is 17 and about 5'6" with brown and purple shoulder blade length hair and she has grey eyes. She's Robert's sister that no one knew about. Her father is Boris from the Abbey.

I slowly walked through the dark, cold hallways if the Abbey. I was trying to decide the easiest way to ask my father permission to go to London. I longed to go home; back to the place where my old life was. It has been 12 years since my father and I came to Moscow. My parents divorced when I was 5. My older brother had been 7 at the time. My mother practically won the divorce and left my father and me nothing. She married again soon after the divorce; Theodore Jurgen is my stepfather. It disgusts me how she did this to my father. I haven't seen Robert in all that time, except at the last World Championships. He looks well; hopefully he hasn't been tortured by my mother to much.

I came to the door of my father's office. I was mentally prepared, now it was out of my hands. I pushed the door open to his office, and worked up the only courage I could manage.

"Dad……..can I talk to you please?"

"Of course Liza. What's the problem?"

"I was hoping that I could go watch the European Tournament this year since it's in London."

"I suppose that it wouldn't be a problem if you want to go."

I couldn't believe it; my father was going to let me go to London. I knew however there was going to be some sort of catch.

"The only thing you must do is beat one of the Majestics, the best team that Europe has, to enter the training for our best team. This is the wish of Mr. Voltaire."

"You want me to be placed on Tala's team? I don't have a bitbeast, how will that be possible?"

"We have a solution to that problem. This is a test Liza; if you can effectively use a bitbeast, after one week of training with it, and beat one of the Majestics then you will have a shot at participating in the World Championships this year."

"Are you saying that you want me to use the Balkov family bitbeast?"

"Exactly. You should be able to handle her. Beyblading runs in your veins Liza. I know you can do this…..You are dismissed, come to the Abbey tomorrow and bring your blade."

I turned and left to my room. I suppose this is for the best however. The Balkov bit is famous and was used in the army of the Czars. Very few could tame the power though; not even Tala could handle it.

I pushed open the door to the storage room, where my father was waiting for me. To my surprise, Tala was awaiting me, my father was not there.

"Liza, I am glad you came. I've wanted to talk to you; Boris only wants 4 bladers on the team. If you do join, you'll be fighting for your place on the team…..I wasn't supposed to tell you this but I felt you needed to know before you left."

"Thank you Tala, I appreciate that. Where is she? I want to get this over with as soon as possible. I have no intentions of backing out of this challenge, I know you understand…. Would you consider coming with me next week for moral support?"

"I will come with you to verify your victory, and for moral support. Tell me Liza, why you will not speak the name of your family's bit?"

"I have never thought to speak it because I felt it was not necessary."

We walked over to the back wall and Tala pulled out a small box, nearly the size of his hand. He opened the box very carefully, as if it was a thin sheet of glass that would shatter if it was handled to roughly. I knew what was inside, the last of the ancient bitbeasts.

I held my breath as the lid was removed. There in all her splendor rested Wisteria. It had been a long time since I had last held the sacred bit. It was nerve wracking: If I couldn't gain her respect I would lose my shot at becoming a world class blader.

"Well, are you going to get ready or not Liza?"

"Yes," I said taking the bit chip and placing it in my beyblade. "I suppose there is no way to avoid this if I want to achieve greatness."

I walked over to the training dish and placed my blade in the launcher. Tala walked to the opposite side and set his blade into its battle position. I knew this was going to be a long and sleepless week; Tala took his training very seriously and he wouldn't allow me to be an exception no matter what the cost.

"3…2…1 Let it RIP!" Tala shouted as we launched our blades into the dish.

"Wolborg attack now!" Tala commanded fiercely as his blade dashed towards mine.

"Dodge and teach his bitbeast a lesson!" I cried as Wisteria responded automatically, much to my disbelief. Our blades circled, each waiting for the chance to attack its opponent. I studied

Tala's face, awaiting any sudden flicker of his eyes would indicate his next move. I knew he was waiting for any mistake I made, and then Wolborg would attack. I saw his eyes flick to the left and his blade veer right; he knew I was watching him like I watch any opponent. It was only a matter of time before our bits would become annoyed and lash out without a strategy. This is the kind of test all must pass if they are to receive a bitbeast from the Abbey. The longer you can control your bitbeast, the stronger you will become and the more power your bitbeast will be able to release on your enemy. This I was taught at an early age when I first laid my hands on Wisteria.

"I can see it now Liza, your having trouble controlling the power that you so long to have. Maybe I was wrong about your skill level?"

I dared not turn around to face my father, who had showed up. I would not be distracted by anything that could cost me this battle.

"Wisteria, Attack!" I said as I clenched my teeth, knowing she might not bother, to my surprise she slammed into Tala's blade and sent it flying to the outer edge of the bey rim. I saw the surprise on Tala's face, he knew that Wisteria was temperamental; he had never been able to control the power.

"Wolborg, use your attack now!" Tala cried as Wolborg charged at Wisteria and made impact. I cringed, Tala sure knew how to chill an opposing blader into submission, but I didn't take my eyes of Wisteria and Wolborg as they repeatedly clashed into eachother. This was finally becoming interesting enough for Tala, maybe even a little intimidating considering he unleashed Wolborg. I didn't need to release Wisteria; she was strong enough and wasn't intimidated by the wolf.

"Wisteria finish this battle now." I shouted to give Tala an opportunity to stop me so we could keep practicing.

Wisteria flew in the air and landed on top of Wolborg in a submission type move. I saw Tala smirk as the blades flew apart and both landed outside of the dish.

"Not bad for your first practice run Liza, tomorrow we'll step it up a couple of notches" Tala said as he walked over to me.

"Liza that was very impressive. I'm very proud of you for battling so well. Mr. Voltaire will be very pleased with this news."

"Thank you dad." I said as I walked out of the room with Tala to find the rest of the guys.

"There you are Tala; we've been waiting for you to tell us about this new blader Boris seems so intent on training." Bryan commented as we walked into the main training chamber for the Demolition Boys.

"Yeah Tala, it took you long enough, you couldn't have been that busy with the new kid. He couldn't handle a bitbeast so well after coming fresh out of training boot camp." Spencer said as I sat down across from Tala.

"Tell us what this guy's like so we'll be able to prove that Boris wasn't wise in putting his bet on a pip squeak."

"That's enough Ian. I'd hold your tongue until the European Tournament is over. Anyways, my father knows what he's doing and he has great faith in this new bladders' ability." I replied defensively.

"Liza, maybe you should go get packed for your trip to the European Tournament, Boris will have you on the plane in a few days." Tala suggested to keep Ian and I from fighting like we usually do.

Ian has always detested me because I'm a girl and Boris's daughter. He does understand blading, but I know he's feeling threatened by my arrival into the Abbey. He's the weakest person on the team which means he's the most vulnerable and the blader I will be facing when I return from London next week. I just hope all goes well in my battle.

"I think that's a good idea Tala, why don't you get packed as well so we can leave right away." I suggested as I walked over to the exit, and the quickest way out of the Abbey.

"That's a good plan Liza; let's go. Bryan, you're in charge while I'm gone, keep training as usual."

"You got it Tala. Have a good trip with the new kid."

Here is my newest fic. I hope you like it and um…………………………….yeah this one took a while to write. If you like my other fic BOI CRAZY then I should have a chapter or 2 up in a week or so. I have had some writers block so enjoy the first 3 chapters of this new fic. Aufwiederzen……………..