Beyblade Let It Rip Again
Chapter 13.0
Tyson vs Mariam
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Suki was walking next to Kai, it was like a sweet dream been taking a walk by his side, a dream come true, she wasn't going to bother him until she saw a small white paper coming out of his pocket, Suki remembered that she saw the redhead girl puting it there, she had forgotten to confront Salima when the discussion of the three teams stopped her intentions.
—what's this paper here Kai...-she pulled it out so fast that it surprised the current runner-up of the world -this looks like a cell phone number... —when she read it the veins in her hands swelled while some smoke came out of her ears, Kai could hear her teeth grinding, something good for him.
—what's up... —Kai smiled a little as he saw that maybe she was about to lose her temper and the bet as well —everything's fine... Suki...
—everything's fine, well not fine at all, fucking great I'd say! —Suki remembered the bet and showed a mega forced smile that made her look more like a crazy person instead of showing serenity —I already learned it, then I'll find out who it is —she smiled.
—jum... —now Kai frowned, remembering that Max said he would take them all to the VIP box, he knew that Suki was watching them in the tunnels and he was also sure she would interrogate Salima to death.
—well I'll leave you, good luck in your tournament Kai -Suki was about to run when Kai grabbed her by her scarf, surprising her— Kai..
—It's Salima's phone number, she asked me to give it to Ray but it's not necessary anymore, now you can do that for me so see you —Kai continued on his way.
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It's all over, you don't have to cry Salima, Ray sat down next to her and she leaned her body on his.
—please forgive me Ray, I really wanted to tell you, you have to believe me, but you must understand that I couldn't betray Kane, Goki and Jim's trust —said Salima while covering her face— I gave them my word so it was so difficult for me Ray..
—calm down —Ray put his hand on her head —Kane is also right, it's true that these are yours matters, not ours, I can imagine how difficult it was to carry that secret but you need to understand that we are also friends, trust us Salima, I just wanna help you.
—why are you so good Ray... —Salima stopped covering her face but she was still crying —she put one of her hands on Ray's chest —you have a big heart Ray.
—if you are worried about Ozuma you shouldn't be, he also has good intentions but he is another Kai, they hide their generosity with cold faces, Tyson is going to convince him.
—I will never get tired of thanking you... —Salima wiped her tears and smiled.
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She had her hand on Ray's chest, so she could feel the Chinese man's racing heartbeat as they looked at each other, but another redhead girl with her hair brighter than Salima's was watching them closely.
—I'm sorry —she knelt down repentantly —I interrupted when the kiss was about to happen..., I must stop meddling in all the love scenes that come my way —she finished her sentence in an exaggerated way. The two of them stopped immediately —no no no no noooo is no!, We were about to go see Tyson —Ray sneezed.
—yes, hahaha, as he says, I can not wait to see the world champion in action again! —Salima rubbed her cheeks —and who are you?
—my name is Sakura, I'm glad to meet you guys in person finally —the girl had a huge smile.
—finally? —Salima raised her eyebrows.
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I feel that you look something like someone I know —Ray was watching her carefully —tell me are you related to someone of my friends, Sakura?
—HAHAHHAA you are crazy, well maybe you, naaa just forgive that, it was a pleasure and I hope to talk more with you in the future —the girl left and opened the doors to enter.
—what a pretty girl —said Salima —she also reminds me of someone, she might be the same person that you have in mind Ray. Tala checked her cell phone, put it away and went to the door.
—Where are you going Tala? —Aki asked —you just came back and you want to go?, come on don't be shy with me, we've known each other for a long time now, any topic of conversation is fine, you don't need to burn your brain to think how to talk to me.
—and why do you care, this is none of your business, it's not your faulty copy of Kai —Tala answered immediately.
—come on, you don't have to be so rude to me all the time, I have feelings too, well only me, not Kai —Aki crossed his arms.
—maybe he's going to meet some girl for a secret affair —said Ian —Brian and Spencer laughed out loud — becoming the lonely guy is a good cover for those kinds of things now that I think about it.
—HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH TALA? —Spencer almost choked.
—Tala would never do that kind of thing, I thought he would never fall in love with anyone in his life, that he would be like those crazy people who go to live in the mountains —Brian was spinning on the floor.
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Kane, Goki and Jim arrived with Max and Hilary to the VIP rooms but before entering they met Tala who had just come out of the other room, the guys were delayed in arriving because Kane asked to be allowed to sit on the floor, he confessed that he was dizzy but he just needed to be calm.
—Tala! —Max greeted him with the happiness he always exudes and extended his hand, he didn't have time to talk to him despite the turbulent situation they had been through.
—thank you for helping the situation not to escalate —whispered Hilary shyly —also thank Pasha for me, I still haven't forgotten that I owe her a favor.
—Max... —Tala after a few seconds of thought shook his hand, he didn't flinch when he looked at the others, Goki and Jim couldn't hide how his legs were trembling after the russian's threats.
—why did you ask for another room, it would be more fun if you and the others came to watch the encounters with us.
—smiling for no reason and talking for hours is not our style of socializing, see you —Tala kept walking but whispered something —no problem.. —in the distance surprising and cheering Hilary.
—how in the world can you be so calm talking to Tala, Max you really make him look like he's one of the friendliest people in the universe when he's the opposite.
—well, it's the first time we talk so much haha —said Max as he opened the door to his VIP box, —I know it's very sudden but it doesn't matter, this is Kane, Jim and Goki, some old friends, please treat them well —said Max as he entered with Hilary.
—why did you leave so suddenly! —Mariah rushed Max for answers —can you tell me why they left without saying anything, besides Ray forced me to stay and he didn't even come back with you —Mariah pouted.
—and Ray why isn't he back, did something bad happen to him guys? —asked Lee
—Salima is not with you, neither Ray, I don't think they are fighting because you guys wouldn't have come back, that means they must be having a duel outside or... —Julia started to think and think until her face turned red —or maybe the two of them...
—oh my God, just say what you're thinking Julia! —Mariah was rocking her back and forth but the blonde was immersed in her thoughts —Juliaaaaaa!.
—stop thinking those things sister —Raul pulled Julia's cheeks —this is not the time for you to think you're the detectives of those boring series you watch on TV —Raul took her away while Mariah slapped him on the back.
—come on Kane, you have to eat all you can eat —Max pulled him by the shirt towards the buffet tables.
—SHE'S, JULIAAAAAA!, the best model of the world is here in front of us!, please do not tell us is just a dream!, please, please, pleaseee! —shouted Goki and Jim excitedly.
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Oh hahahahaha but what a surprise, are you my fans too, asked Julia while she moved her hair from one side to the other, when she heard them screaming she immediately pulled Raul off her as if he was a rag doll.
—YES! —they both shouted without hesitation —YOU ARE THE BEST JULIA!.
—thank you beautiful ones, how lucky you are to have such a wonderful day today, do you want an autograph and a picture? —Julia took a mini pen out of her pocket.
—I want a picture too! —Michael now shouted.
—Don't you want a picture of myself too? —Suki kicked the door —you are very lucky as I am never available for anyone, I have such a busy life with boring business meetings and exotic outings —Suki winked at them.
—no thanks, I don't want a picture of a crazy woman that was spying others —whispered Goki, and immediately Hilary put her hands to her head.
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Jim patted him on the back, I can't believe she's Kai's girlfriend, I'm not a news watcher but I've heard that everyone is afraid of her, she looks so harmless.
—sorry guys but I quess I am not feeling good right now so let's save the picture for another time... —Julia ran to hide behind Raul.
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A few minutes later Ray and Salima entered the room and the first thing they saw was Goki and Jim with their backs to the floor while they had Suki sitting on top of them trying to pull their arms off.
—I can see they are getting along very well already, I'm glad they like to play wrestling —said Ray.
—that's not getting along, that's abuse Ray—Salima didn't know whether to intervene or just save herself.
—and what do you think you're doing acting like nothing happened Ray Kon? —Mariah stopped in front of Ray —you leave without saying anything and come back as if nothing happened, I'm waiting for answers Ray, you should better start now!.
—hehe.. what are you saying Mariah, I just had to go to the bathroom and it was a long line —replied Ray nervously — I was scared cause I was starting to loose the battle.
—to the bathroom Ray? —Julia stood next to Mariah —you arrived with Salima...does that mean you went to the bathroom together? —Julia blushed again and Raul lifted her by the waist to take her away —you can't hide the truth from me Ray, speak!
—what! —we were together, but not in the bathroom —Salima was sweating, Ray gave me a tip, only that, nothing else so be calm.
—a tip in the bathroom? What kind of advice do you give there? —Raul covered Julia's mouth again.
—IT'S TRUE, RAY? —Mariah covered her face, I never thought you were that kind of guy Ray— Mariah whispered in an over acted way.
—don't believe JULIA Mariah! — shouted Ray in embarrassment.
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Suki, seeing that Salima had arrived remembered what Kai had told her, luckily for Goki and Jim her memory was refreshed before they lost their arms, she got up, ran to take Salima by the hand and led her to a corner of the room.
—I'm sorry honey, I thought you were desperately trying to seduce my Kai behind my back like a slut to steal him from me but you're actually in love with cat eyes —Suki whispered as she stroked the redhead's hair.
Salima shouted in embarrassment and covered her mouth when she saw that everyone was watching —hey, you can't just go around saying that kind of stuff just like that —the blonde scolded her silently and embarrassed.
—you know, a few minutes ago I was thinking about knocking out all your teeth hahaha, that is crazy right ? —Suki hugged her to the astonished faces of the other girls —I really love romantic things so I feel obliged to help you.
—really?, it's a relief that you realized I just wanted a favor from Kai, to be honest you just scared me a little hehe —said Salima a little nervous.
—only the brave ones dare to talk to me directly, I like you, do you want me to help you with Ray by paying for an all expenses paid weekend in the most luxurious hotel in Venice or Greece?
—don't worry, I thank you for being so kind but that's something I have to do for myself, and I have to find out if Ray feels the same way —Salima smiled.
—I like girls like you Salima, strong and determined!, of course he feels the same, he is like my Kai, a little lonely but that doesn't mean he doesn't feel love and if you are worried about his crazy friend, that pink haired hobbit is just his childhood friend.
—did I hear pink-haired hobbit —Hilary and Julia wondered.
—Did I hear the pink-haired hobbit? —wondered Mariah somewhat doubtfully.
—maybe she's telling Salima what she's going to do to you tonight, and knowing her is not gonna be beautiful so maybe this is the farewell my dear sister —Lee laughed as Mariah started tapping her on the shoulder.
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Suki intended to give her a friendly pat on the back, but she didn't measure her strength and Salima almost fell on her head, the redhead smiled despite feeling like maybe her spine had been cut in half.
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Tyson and Mariam finally arrived on stage, the audience had been worried, too many minutes calling for them and they didn't show up, Jazzman finally sighed in relief as did Topper and Brad, the fans were already starting to get bored of their impromptu banter...
—I can't understand what Tyson was doing, he doesn't want to win..., he's just a jerk..., I hate him! —Daichi entered the dressing room and found only Brooklyn sitting there.
—What's with that face? —asked Brooklyn —it looks like you're trying to understand some kind of inexplicable fact.
—It's nothing, it's just that everyone was outside the stadium arguing but I don't know why, but you know, I do not care! — Daichi served himself some food.
—everybody?
—Tyson, Kai, Ray, Max, the Saint Shields, Kane and his friends... —Daichi frowned —but right now I must concentrate on defeating Kai.
—the discussion might be related to what I told him? —Brooklyn wondered.
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Once Suki for strange reasons left the room again without hesitation, all the girls pounced on Salima like a pack of ferocious wolves.
—Salima, are you okay? —Hilary checked her forehead and head — are you sure she didn't give you a bad blow or implanted a chip without you realizing it —Hilary kept checking her whole body.
—of course not, we were just having a little talk —Salima smiled as she let herself be touched by Hilary —Why do you think something is wrong with me?
Suki means danger!, said Julia —don't get carried away by her beauty and her super sexy body similar to mine, she hides a dark and maybe something darker being! —forwarded the spanish girl.
—well, she seemed to be a cute person —Salima laughed as she felt Mariah going through her pockets and coat —what do you think you will find, a microphone?
—hell yeah! —said Emily and Mariah at the same time.
—she only thinks about shopping and Kai, did she find out that you had an affair in the past with Kai? —Julia smiled —that's the only thing I can think of, although I thought you and Kane were...
—no, we're just very good friends for a long time —Salima smiled as she saw Kane touching the backs of Goki and Gin who were still crying in fear on the floor.
—well, he seems like a nice guy —Julia looked at him for a few moments —he's very attractive now that I see him face to face.
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You want his number, Salima pulled out her cell phone and Julia blushed and made up that Raul called her when he was one of the quietest people in the room, he was talking with Lee and Jhony.
—but look, a few moments ago you were teasing Salima with Ray and now you went to seek refuge at your brother's —Hilary couldn't bear to laugh.
—that's not true Hilary!, Raul called me, didn't you, my dear little brother? —Julia nudged him in the back so he wouldn't hesitate to say yes.
Maybe it's a delicate situation but at the moment everything seems perfectly normal, as Tyson said we should all sit down and talk about it when the tournament is over, Ray and Max told Kenny what happened.
—I would say it could be worse, Salima only used a small part of his cyberbeast's power against Daichi and lost control —said Max — can you imagine if she had used all of his power?
—maybe if that was the case, she would be in the emergency room of the hospital, you have Brooklyn to thank —said Ray.
—Why Brooklyn... —Kenny and Hilary didn't understand.
—Kane is like Tyson, I'm sure he wouldn't have minded using all the power of his cyber beast to take on Brooklyn, the proof was his sudden tiredness and there was a moment when I thought he was going to lose control, Brooklyn realized it quickly and that's why he decided to end it all in one move.
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Now that you mention it, it makes sense, Kenny smiled, despite the past, he knew Brooklyn has a good heart.
—maybe he didn't just save the tournament, he saved Kane's life too —Max added thoughtfully.
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Kaiii finally!, Suki had gone looking for him after almost breaking Goki and Jim's arms and making a new friend, she knew that she would find him in the last two rows of the bleachers where he would go unnoticed. Kai was leaning on the railing waiting for Tyson's duel to begin.
—Surprised to have found you —the girl took him by the arm.
—Didn't we have a bet? —whispered Kai.
—I'm only by your side, or is it that you're nervous to have me so close...—Suki rubbed her head with Kai's shoulder.
—jum —Kai just frowned.
—but just look who I've met, I didn't expect this... —Pasha appeared —you show yourself as a tough guy but secretly you eat her with kisses... —said the Russian woman ironically to Kai.
—Shut up and get lost Pasha —whispered Kai.
—What are you doing here? —asked Suki with a face of few friends but she remembered what had happened —before you leave, thank you..
—I did it because I didn't want Kai's performance to be spoiled by the shock of seeing his sweet beloved dead on the floor —said Pasha before turning around to look for Tala, she thought it was strange that he left without saying anything to her.
—crazy witch... —Suki whispered trying to avoid making her pay for the mark on her forehead.
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Some were still wondering why the long delay, others didn't care, they were both already on stage waiting for the presentation and DJ Jazzman's orders. The truth was that Tyson asked Mr. Dickenson to give them time to rest and to check if Mariam didn't have any injuries in her legs.
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Tyson didn't want to confront Mariam without knowing that she was perfectly fine, when the old man asked him for explanations he simply shrugged his shoulders to laugh and apologize for not being able to tell him anything, Dickenson just sighed and smiled. Once DJ Jazman shouted Let It Rip, they both threw their swords to the plate.
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Dragoon and Sharkrash began the last battle of the second round, both moved quickly across the plate, they seemed to have the same speed.
—Dragoon lets go, attack! —commanded Tysonm, his blade tried to hit the dark blue but he dodged the attack and pushed it back.
—Sharkrash seems to be a little faster than Dragoon —said Max.
—come on, champ, you have to do better than that, do you want me to sleep here? —said Mariam defiantly as she blew her nails in mockery.
—I love that girl's attitude —commented Topper —she doesn't care that she's facing Tyson!, the world champion!, she's got a temper of steel.
—she's not at all intimidated by the three-time world champion Tyson! —Brad added.
—You don't have to ask me —smiled Tyson. Dragoon tried again to land a blow but Sharkrash lunged at him and hit him from behind.
—What a great move by Mariam! —commented Jazzman.
—You thought it would be easy for you —smiled Mariam —I had gained more confidence.
—after seeing Ozuma against Kai, I knew you were going to give me trouble —Tyson adjusted his cap, but does not mean that I will not enjoy it, come one show me all your power Mariam!.
—I see it and I don't believe it, what looked like an easy battle for Tyson, is getting complicated Brad.
—that's right Topper, Mariam is proving she's not just a pretty face.
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Dragoon and Sharkrash were doing the same thing, one was attacking and the other was dodging in order to respond. It seemed simple what Mariam was doing but in truth it wasn't, moving her blade in zic zac, from one side to the other while slightly surpassing the speed of none other than Dragoon, was concentrating to the maximum and spending a lot of her strength.
—for the moment Mariam is doing a perfect battle —said Julia — is not at all easy to fight this way against Tyson.
—but she also has to figure out how to attack Dragoon —added Robert.
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Mariam was letting herself go little by little, she saw the unthinkable victory close, Sharkrash managed to give Dragoon three hits under the ring that left him staggering, her eyes lit up as she saw the opportunity to give the big surprise of the afternoon, Mariam ordered her blade to finish Dragoon off using all her strength, the adrenaline didn't make her realize she was falling into the same game.
—NOW!, is the moment Dragoon! —shouted Tyson and Dragoon surprised her by recovering and brutally hitting Sharkrash, who bounced violently against the edge of the plate.
—Where did he get such a devastating blow —Daichi wondered in amazement.
—Tyson had it all planned out —thought Max with a smile, he was studying all of Sharkrash s moves, that's why he let him take the initiative to attack as many times as he wanted.
—It's time to finish this Dragoon! —Tyson clenched his fists.
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Dragoon lashed out without giving his opponent a chance to recover, each blow was so devastating that Sharkrash was weakening little by little.
—Sharkrash get out of there! —even if Mariam ordered it, there was nothing she could do against Dragoon's power.
—well, Draggon is stronger now —Oliver watched in amazement.
—that's because Tyson spent all these years improving the power of his punches, he thought that four accurate punches are better than ten normal punches —replied Kenny proud of his friend.
—He's really matured —Ray was happy for him.
—It was a great plan, Mariam —Tyson told her —you might have beaten me two years ago but I've trained hard. Tyson smiled proudly at the fruits of his efforts.
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Dragoon created a huge tornado that lifted Sharkrash to the top, higher than the back row taking him off the plate, before Mariam tried to catch him Tyson stepped forward and caught Sharkrash with his cap like a professional MLB player.
—Tyson is the winner and still defending his title!, wow Dragoon is more powerful friends! —shouted Jazzman, drawing applause from the crowd.
—It was tough at first, but Tyson was able to overcome and prevail —said Tooper.
—that's what champions do, Tooper! —Brad added.
—that was a good battle Mariam —Tyson handed Sharkrash to the girl who regretted having been overconfident.
—yeah...it was a good fight —Mariam smiled and shook his hand —I'm sorry for Ozuma's attitude..but it's justified given the situation and thanks for giving me time to rest but you're still a fool.
—I understand that Ozuma's intentions are good, but there are other ways to avoid violence.
—You must also understand that those things represent a great threat, don't get carried away just because they are your friends —Mariam walked away —well I must confess that the truth is that I think my ankle is inflamed and that's why I didn't give my all in the fight —Mariam pretended to walk slowly while an evil smile was drawn on her face.
—You're a liar! —Tyson was furious —but believe me I know... —whispered Tyson in his mind, he was extremely worried, he knew that Ozuma was more right than Kane and Salima.
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Kai, with Suki next to him, started to go down the stairs to dispute the semifinal against Daichi, on the other hand, the not so little one was walking through the tunnel with a huge smile and confident that he could pass to the final.
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I hope you are doing well in this beginning of the year, thank you very much to those who take their time to read the chapters, I hope you like it.