Beyblade Let It Rip Again
Chapter # 14.0
Semifinals
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The fans could not be more excited, the semifinals were minutes away to begin, both promised a dose of high intensity and excitement, the first semifinal to be disputed would be between one of the current world champions, Daichi and the always favorite to be in all the finals as well as current runner-up of the world with Tala, Kai.
—Daichi is the current champion with Tyson, a very curious fact that he shares with Tyson and the only one who has been able to achieve it so far, is that Daichi was champion in his debut, sounds easy but believe us in the world of Beyblade is very difficult to obtain —said Brad.
—and he did it against none other than Kai and Tala, a chick thrown straight to the lions, this will be a kind of rematch for Kai —added Tooper.
—I can't wait to see this battle... —Ray rubbed his hands together —no doubt it will be exciting, we all know that Daichi is not going to wait for anything and will try to be in the final but in his way there is also another person determined to always win.
—I agree with everything you said Ray, Daichi has been waiting a lot for this moment —said Kenny.
—just like Kai, we just know he's not the type of guy who likes to show his enthusiasm —Max looked on with his arms crossed —it's a pity that only one of them can make it to the finals but whoever it is, I'll be happy.
—I'm the only one who is sad that they both have to fight each other —said Hilary as she put her hand on her chest — I do not know how you can be so calm knowing that.
—well my dear Hils —Julia hugged her back —that's the beauty and fun of this sport in part, the great rivalries throughout the tournaments.
—but rivalries only stay in the stadium, don't worry Hilary, they never affect true friendships —added Raul.
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Kai and Daichi appeared heading to the stage, some were surprised to see what they witnessed, Daichi was not giving his characteristic somersaults, he walked calmly but without erasing the huge smile he always wears, he greeted everyone, Kai just walked towards the plate with his eyes closed.
—look at the concentrated little boy hehe —finally Rick spoke —it's the first time I see him so concentrated and without celebrating an early victory.
—You don't know how long I've been waiting for this moment Kai, I'm going to show you that I can beat you and then beat Tyson so everyone will know that there will be a new reign hehehehe... —Daichi stretched his hands.
—jum, don't regret it later —Kai put Dranzer on his thrower and was ready to throw him.
—the first semifinal match between Kai and Daichi is about to begin beyblade fans, who will advance to the grand final.., we are seconds away from finding out! , let's go 3, 2, 1 LET IT RIPPP! —shouted Jazzman.
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Dranzer and Strata Dragoon were thrown to the plate, Stata Dragoon started to attack Dranzer directly, it was a personal duel to show who had more power, as he started to move in zic zacs the purple blade tried to confuse and hit the blue one but it was in vain, Dranzer anticipated most of his attacks and simply hit him head on to take him backwards, it was only the beginning and a difference in power and hierarchy was already beginning to be seen.
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Daichi ordered Strata Dragoon to use the same move he used against Salima, turn fast and attack but Dranzer without giving him time again anticipated his every move.
—hat move gave me a hard time —said Salima extremely surprised —but it's nothing for Kai, I'm glad I didn't have to face him and also I feel a little embarrassed by the absolute difference in power between both he he..
—keep attacking my friend!, we will win! —Daichi frowned, no matter how he attacked, Dranzer anticipated and began to corner him, unlike their previous fight, Kai's blade showed to be much faster than Daichi's.
—What are you going to do, Daichi? —Tyson was watching without blinking.
—come on Daichi don't give up, give your best!, didn't you want to be the champion ? —said Hilary but then she got scared and started to look around, to her luck Suki was not present.
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Daichi increased the power and now he managed to hit his rival but it was nothing compared to Dranzer who with one blow put him in serious trouble again.
—GREAT CUTTER!—Daichi surprised everyone and his blade managed to push Dranzer back.
—fuck!, again Strata Dragoon! —Daichi shouted and Strata Dragoon got up to try to crush his rival but Dranzer was too fast.
—You can't catch him Daichi, you have to stop showing off if you want to win! —Max shouted at him.
—never mind, again my friend, attack with all your power Strata Dragoon! —Daichi ordered again.
—You won't do it that way, what the hell kid and I thought you had really matured and could be the surprise of the tournament —thought Rick.
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Strata Dragoon jumped to fall on his opponent but Dranzer dodged all the attacks, Daichi didn't seem to care about that and he tried to try, the only thing he did was to weaken and fill the plate with cracks, a certain group of people started to laugh at what he was doing, others came to believe that he was just losing his mind finally.
Daichi, have you lost your mind? —Tyson didn't understand —You can be stubborn from time to time but you're not the type that would fall into despair —Tyson frowned.
—that boy is crazy but he would never do things like this if it wasn't for some reason, what are you up to Daichi? —thought Tala.
—What are you doing Daichi?
—no idea Topper, I do not have an answer for you, maybe he finally lost a screw from always jumping around —added AJ.
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Strata Dragoon hit the plate so hard that it embedded itself and couldn't get out, it was trapped but still spinning, the friction was starting to create smoke.
—oh no, too bad...I didn't think Daichi would lose like this —Max put his hands to his head —I really feel bad for him.
—I've had enough of those jumps, I'm going to end this now, get ready to lose Daichiii, DRANZER!.
—it looks like it's over for Daichi my friends, even the big ones suffer from weird situations like this— commented Jazzman.
—everything is going as planned —thought Daichi and before Dranzer hit him Strata Dragoon began to glow, surprising and leaving everyone breathless, the purple blade came out and Dranzer was embedded in the crack, Kai reacted with such surprise that even Suki felt her heart jump.
—I've fallen for such a stupid trick, I really... —Kai felt humiliated, he ground his teeth as he had never done before while a vein was drawn in his neck.
—Daichi fucking caught him!, nooooo fucking way!, he tricked all of us I can't fucking believe it! -Max stood up — he tricked Kai!
—vocabulary Max! — Emily threw one of her slippers at his head.
—ha...ha...who knew the little guy would have the ability to fool us all —Tala admitted that he had become lucid.
—Kaiiiiiiiiii, did you think you were going to win again and come out with that celebrity attitude? —Daichi frowned —I'm going to beat you KAIIIIII you're not the only one who can compete and beat Tyson.
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The purple blade rose as high as it could and began to glow and Strata Dragoon shot into the sky to roar with all its might, instead of startling some people.
—GREAT CUTTER! —Daichi shouted so loudly that droplets of saliva came out of his mouth.
—He's got him!—Ray was being killed by suspense.
—Is Daichi going to win? —Tyson began to imagine the least expected —I don't think Kai could survive an attack like that!, MAN MY MIND GONNA EXPLODE!.
—Daichi had it all planned out! —I'm the first to apologize for doubting his actions, I admit it.
—I owe him an apology too Brad, he's AWESOME! —shouted AJ.
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When Strata Draggon came down with all his might on Dranzer, he kicked up a huge cloud of dust and some debris that covered the plate, including Kai and Daichi.
—Did Daichi win? —Jazzman wondered as he waited for the dust to clear.
—Why! Why, WHY THE FUCK! —someone was heard shouting, it must have been Daichi, but it was strange to see him shouting like that, which increased the desire to see the dust dissipate completely.
—it's Daichi's voice —Tyson saw the explosion and came out of the rest room and ran like never before, he had approached the first row.
—WHY DON'T YOU LOSE! —Daichi shouted, hitting the ground with his launcher.
—I admit it— Kai dusted himself off —the only people who have ever made me afraid of losing were Brooklyn, Max, Ray, Tyson and now you.
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When the dust disappeared there was Dranzer still spinning despite the pressure exerted by Strata Dragoon who was trying to split him in two.
—unbelievable friends!, only Kai can do this! —-commented Jazzman.
—You're good but I'm the best, DRANZER! — the blue blade began to hit Strata Dragoon hard from all sides, purple pieces came off.
Dranzer was engulfed in flames, the fire took the shape of a phoenix that fell on Daichi's blade filling the plate with huge blue flames at times, when the flames disappeared Dranzer was spinning and his rival was not.
—Kai advances to the final!, now he will be waiting for Brooklyn or Tyson!—Jazzman announced.
—Kai shows again why he is Kai —said Topper.
—pure strength Topper, pure strength! —AJ added.
—You've given the best friend, even though I wanted to win I couldn't, but I'm proud to have you Strata Dragoon —Daichi picked up his blade a little shod.
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Don't worry, Kai talked to Daichi, you must be happy and glad to have lost against the winner of this tournament, the Russian left.
—hehehehe, you're right —Daichi slapped his face three times —I'm going to destroy you next time Kai—Daichi shouted happily again.
—God… fuck you Daichi.. —Suki breathed a sigh of relief —I really thought my Kai would lose, I can't believe that little lunatic gave me such a hard time.
—Kai is just amazing, I must see him in the finals —Tyson clenched his fists in excitement.
—Daichi has done better than ever, he has improved a lot but to his bad luck it was Kai he was facing— said Ray— I am so proud of him, also I wanna have a battle with him- Ray smiled.
—it's normal, he's still new and has a long way to go —added Kenny.
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This battle has been epic but the next one could also be epic or better, we have again the final of the Justice Five tournament, this time in the semifinals, the one and only three-time world champion Tyson against the mighty and somewhat apocalyptic Brooklyn!
—Daichi was amazing, he must be proud of himself —said Max with a big smile —now I'm waiting for Tyson to join Kai in the final.
—I have no doubt it will be an out of this world battle, but don't you remember what happened to the city that time —Julia interjected a bit scared, she was starting to sweat.
—that would make it more interesting —said Rick confidently —blow up the fucking stadium if you want Brooklyn, I'm not moving from here hahahaha.
—You can call me a scared girl, but... at least I stayed with the guys when that whole apocalypse happened —whispered Hilary proud of herself.
—Hilary is right —now Ray was talking —I don't remember seeing you guys here supporting Tyson while the buildings were blowing up all over the place, Julia, Mariah, Rick. Suki had returned with Pasha to the Russians' room.
—but look what a surprise, royalty just showed up — Brian whispered —the millionaire Suki in front of us.
—save the hypocritical compliments —Suki frowned at him.
—Why are you here? Suki, the reason could be that you might admit that you miss us... —asked Aki about acting— I know you are thinking about what would my life be like without my beautiful friendships.
—HAAAAAAA not at all! —Suki grabbed a bottle of water —you're boring but less boring than the others in the next room, I got sick of so much shouting encouragement and clapping at absolutely everything.
—Suki —Spencer swallowed —if you're going to fight Pasha just tell me, I want to have enough time to run away and save my life.
—now that you say it, I think the same as my dear Spencer —Aki and Brian raised their hands — I do not wanna be in the middle of a storm.
—what fools, is sad that you can use your brains —spoke Ian —a video of these two fighting must be worth a fortune on the black market— he pulled out a small camera — imagine how many millions of sick people want to see these two touching each other in unwanted places hahahahaha.
—put that camera away or I'll throw you on stage you little piece of garbage —threatened Pasha — I swear for God that if I hear another bullshit from your mouth I will fucking kill you…
—don't do it Pasha — said Suki —how is my Kai going to win the tournament if this kid's nose covers the whole plate, that will be such a terrible image for everyone, I will have nightmares forever.
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Everyone burst out laughing, even Pasha which made the little boy pull his finger out at everyone as he cursed them all. If you just tuned in, you couldn't have done it at a better time, thanks to the damage caused by Daichi's mighty Strata Dragoon we are changing the plate, the next semi-final is the INCREDIBLE BATTLE between Tyson and Brooklyn, BUT that's not all beyblade fans and friends, whoever wins this semi-final is going to face the MIGHTY KAI!, you must be thinking this is a dream come true.
—that's right Brad, but let's not forget to thank the millionaire and somewhat malevolent Mr. Voltaire Hiwatari, who built this amazing stadium —added AJ.
—I see everyone very excited but the truth is that I'm falling asleep —said Aki while reading a magazine— I just wanna see the final and bkla bla blaaa bla bla.
—this new dynamic makes it more entertaining, although it hurts me not to participate in Japan —said Ray — I know you are tired of hearing me saying that but is really frustrating..
—I know how you feel Ray —sighed Max —I never thought to see all our friends together in such an epic tournament.
—You're absolutely right Aki —Suki was holding the camera she had taken from Ian — this is so freaking boring I just wanna see Kai winning and smiling… well that never happens.
—if they destroy the stadium, I want to see how Kai's grandfather sends me to beat that pair of fools— whispered Pasha excited about the possible scenario.
—I just hope I don't see a storm or two or three or five buildings blowing down —said Hilary.
—if it makes you feel better, I promise I'll stay with you if it puts your mind at ease —spoke the Majestic's captain, Robert — nothing is gonna avoid me to see it.
—We do too —Johnny beat his chest as he also saw Oliver and Enrique's smiles.
—thanks guys —Hilary winked —but what about you girls… —Hilary looked at her friends who were hiding their heads.
—I'll stay — Salima said, she smiled as did Kane.
—I know you're really scared but nothing is going to happen to you Mariah, Lee and I will take care of you, no matter what —Ray rubbed her head while the girl just pouted.
—come on Emily, don't tell me you're going to hide, that would damage your image as a tennis player and you won't be invited to the European tour —Max whispered.
—shut up —Max..Emily frowned, she was already planning in her mind the shortest way to the exit doors.
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Tyson and Brooklyn waited for the plate to be changed again before they started.
—there will be a winner this time and I have a feeling it won't end well for you cause nothing is gonna stop me till I face Kai again —said Tyson smiling.
-and that will be me, maybe you can't always anticipate everything —Brooklyn put Zeus on his pitcher— I really appreciate you teaching me the true meaning of beyblade, but that does not mean that I will let you win my friend — Brooklyn smiled.
—who will advance to the finals, Brooklyn or Tyson.., this is going to be epic and by epic I hope the stadium doesn't fly to the skies in a black vortex.
—the excitement is killing me! —said Max —he wanted to bite his nails but the look of the girls made him change his mind.
—come on Tyson! —Daichi was already with the others, the first thing he did was to serve himself more food.
—How can you eat so much, how many times have you eaten today? —Kenny asked — I know this may sound crazy coming from me considering my height, but where is all this food going..
—I do not care boss, I just love to eat, so simple like that hehe, now answering your question , as many times as it takes, maybe I couldn't beat Kai because I didn't eat enough —smiled Daichi.
—is time for make your bets friends, will Tyson or Brooklyn win?, in my opinion I just wanna see this amazing match!—asked Brad.
-you are right Brad and you can better bet on whether the stadium will blow up this time— added AJ.
—it's true that I only think about crushing Tyson and Kai... but I admit that I would like to destroy Brooklyn in a battle —thought Tala — this gonna be interesting..
—What are you going to do, Tyson? —thought Kai with his arms crossed, somewhat furious for having allowed himself to be so scared by Daichi who was so close to defeating him.
—come on is time for see the semifinal!, Tyson vs Brooklynn!, lets go, 3, 2, 1… LET IT RIPPP! —shouted Jazzman.
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Dragoon and Zeus collided with such force causing the protective barriers to wobble like cards.
—not again —Max whispered —I've eaten too much guys, I don't want to throw up in front of you—Max rubbed his stomach.
—I'm excited for this battle but not for these headache-inducing power waves —said Ray.
—please, you can't hold back.. —Julia whispered as she rubbed her head.
—maybe I shouldn't have eaten so much — Daichi started rubbing his stomach too, four more shocks and I'll throw it all up.
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They were both crashing all over the plate, Zeus dodged an attack from Dragoon and hit him twice but immediately Dragoon responded by dragging him to the edge of the plate but Zeus brought him back to the center.
—I'm not going to get off the plate that easily, Tyson, you have to do a lot more than that to beat me —said Brooklyn laughing.
—I knew it wouldn't be from the start —replied the bluebell —I just hope there's no repeat of the flying through the sky part.
—What a great fight Aj! —said Topper. Dragoon attacked Zeus again but he disappeared just as he did with Kane, he reappeared hitting Dragoon.
—that move again —said Ray —this time it was harder to keep up with him.
—Zeus moves so fast... —said Max, Brooklyn continued with the same plan of attack until it was Dragoon who disappeared before Zeus could touch him, reversing the roles.
—yes, he's soooo fast! —said Hilary— is like seeing only Dragoon in the plate fighting against the air.
—Do you really see the Brooklyn blade's movements, Hilary? —asked Daichi.
—yeah Daichi, trust me and just keep eating, dammit... —Hilary killed him with one look.
—Tyson learned his trick just by watching him —Kenny was surprised, the blades were coming, colliding and disappearing.
—now —Tyson shouted and Dragoon created a galactic storm in seconds trying to take Zeus by surprise, but he held his ground on the plate.
—I almost surprised him.. —said Pasha.
—I must admit that —Tala spoke somewhere in the stadium —Tyson is now more analytical and tactical.
—it's a one-on-one battle! —AJ commented —neither one of us is backing down, we're both taking the attacking reins!.
—as I always expected since the beginning of this new tournament! —said Jazzman —it's an elite battle and a close one at that.
—now it's my turn to teach you what I've learned — Brooklyn clenched his fists —get ready Tyson, a black mist began to rise from Zeus until it covered the entire plate in a dark sphere.
—What is that? —Tyson swallowed dryly —the plate was shrouded to such an extent that he couldn't see what was happening, it was something similar to what he faced against Tala.
—I call it a dark dome —Brooklyn was confident —I learned to concentrate Zeus' power of destruction on a single point, I have to thanks Garland for practicing with me and giving me this idea.
—I can't see anything —Jhony wanted to know what was going on inside.
—Tyson... —Ray only heard banging and banging.
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Loud banging could be heard, every now and then Dragoon would shoot up in the air but would come back to the dish, it seemed that Brooklyn could tell where Dragoon was and ordered Zeus to continue with the attacks.
—I hate to say it but, at this rate Tyson is going to lose, he needs to do something, and need to be right now! —said Oliver.
—and there's nothing he can do as long as he can't see —added Rick — I hate that kind of tricks.. I prefer to beat my opponent in a face to face fight, only power!.
—don't worry, he'll think, after all he is Tyson —said Hilary trusting him.
—it doesn't matter if I can't see —Tyson closed his eyes —Dragoon and I are one and if I concentrate... —he was very calm.
—shit.. how can you..-Brooklyn frowned —the audience didn't know why until Zeus came out, spinning around several times at once.
—yes! —shouted Max and Daichi as they bumped fists— Dragoon is attacking again.
—I can't believe it! —said Julia laughing —without seeing and he's able to do those things.
—You're not the only one with new techniques —Tyson's eyes widened -DRAGOOON!.
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Dragoon created another powerful galactic storm that dissipated the fog, now he lifted Zeus making him spin violently as he went up, it seemed that he would be shot towards the stands but he managed to stay inside until he finished.
—He resisted again! —Max was pulling his hair out —even I couldn't survive so many galactic storms!.
—Zeus king of darkness! —commanded Brooklyn, taking advantage of the height to boost the attack.
—oh no, now Tyson is defenseless!, Dragoon needs to recover energy after his attack! —Ray was on the edge of his seat.
—Brooklyn just turned what looked like his defeat into his best chance! —Topper said —let's see what Tyson does to get out of this predicament.
—that's called intelligence! —Aj added —just like Daichi is a rookie in world tournaments but he shows he is better than many of the top ten best bladers in the world.
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What looked like the final attack on Brooklyn took a drastic turn when Dragoon again created another much larger galactic storm, one that covered the entire plate.
—that's Tyson!, you got this come on! —said Kenny and Daichi.
—go through it to get him out of the plate Zeus! —ordered Brooklyn but he couldn't get down to Dragoon because of the strong wind.
—now attack! —Tyson raised his right hand and Dragoon jumped straight at Zeus wrapped in a white light.
—Tyson is using two attacks at the same time! —Robert couldn't believe he managed to keep the tornado and the attack going —my Gryphollyon would definitely lose control just trying to keep up with that strong wind current, he's definitely the best in the world!
—You all better take cover friends, protect your food! —said Topper.
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Both blades collided, mixing Dragoon's white light with Zeus' black, causing the tornado to turn both colors in a loud explosion. That caused the protective barriers to break but without hurting anyone, when the glow disappeared most of the plate was destroyed and Dragoon and Zeus were still spinning, but slowly, was just a matter of seconds to see a winner and Tyson and Brooklyn were on their knees panting.
—unbelievable... —said Tala— but they are seconds away from stopping spinning altogether.
—TYSON FINISHED HIM OFF! —shouted Kenny and Hilary.
—I know but... I'm dead hehe —Tyson could barely get up.
—I can't get up either Tyson, I feel like I've been exercising for six hours straight —said Brooklyn.
—DRAGOON! —Tyson ordered one last attack with what was left of his strength and Dragoon hit Zeus about three times until he finally stopped.
—Tyson wins and is in the final with Kai! —Jazzman announced.
—Tyson did it again, HE'S STILL THE DEFENDING CHAMPION! —Topper shouted at the top of his lungs.
—and this time the stadium is safe —added AJ —which will thank Kai's grandfather, who will be playing in the finals with Tyson, the dream of all beyblade lovers has been fulfilled again!.
—well... —Kai showed a slight smile that disappeared when he pulled Dranzer out and saw him.
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I hope you like it.. Thanks for reading James.