Chapter 5: Confession, tipsiness and the Final battle.
"Who's Ryan, Hilary?"
"Hmm?" she looked at him, "Ryan..." she paused, a sense dawned on her that Kai already guessed her feelings about Ryan,
"He's just my friend; classmate, precisely," she said hesitantly,
"I want to meet him, personally," he added,
"Why?" she protested,
"Because I said," he said coolly before keeping a hand on her shoulder. Hilary looked at his hand.
"You can meet him." Hilary blinked, "But he's taking us and Tyson to parlor, so don't take too much time," she explained honestly,
"Hn," he gave her a drowning stare,
"And...Kai," she looked down, "t-there, t-there is nothing between us...please don't force me or hope for yourself,"
He left her shoulder, she looked at him,
She looked at him with courage. He looked mixed up in anger, rejection, and ninety nine percent general Kai-ish coldness,
"I love Ryan," she confessed.
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Tyson's meeting with Ryan went well. Ryan was very excited to meet him and so was Tyson since Ryan was Hilary's love interest. Hilary took care throughout their talks that Tyson's didn't spill the beans. Ryan had black hair and captivating black eyes. He was much like of Kai's personality in terms of height and physique.
Tyson admired to Hilary before she left that Ryan was pretty much friendly and caring and her friendship is safe. Hilary giggled at his comment but nonetheless hugged him once before she left. Ryan was a little slow in understanding people's inner feelings but cared a lot. His mature attitude to keep his cool was what Tyson appreciated the most.
Hilary wanted to meet Kai to tell him goodbye but he was nowhere suddenly.
Hilary looked for him but no avail. When she came back, she saw Ryan and Kai having a talk. She eavesdropped. It was like an inquiry talk that seemed. Ryan kept a formal talk unlike with Tyson where they were talking like they knew each other since ages.
Hilary left silently after their talk. "Take care, bye" he said as she walked away,
"Bye, Kai,"
She left with Ryan thinking of what she had said him. She kept quiet on her drive way back to her room on bike on the back while he drove. He noticed her silence and started,
"Tyson is cool. I must say you have got a cool friend," he stated,
"Hmm,"
"What about Kai? He seems like little possessive of you? Is he your cousin or something?"
"No!" Hilary said quickly and angrily,
"It was as if he didn't approve me as your friend, the guy's definitely got some problem," Ryan chuckled
"I don't care, he is a little stupid," Hilary said with fury,
"Well, leave him aside, what's there to down your mood?"
"Nothing, it's just-"she paused, "..nothing,"
"Hmm, I see. Anyway, Max was kinda cute, really. He seems a lot alike Tyson," Ryan said with pleasure,
"He is Tyson's bestie,"
"Looks so,"
"So, will you keep shut for the rest of the ride?"
"I don't know," Hilary sighed,
"Don't worry, everything will be fine." He assured coolly, his masculine voice having an influence on her,
"Thanks, Ryan, really,"
"It's okay. I hope you didn't forget about our practicals tomorrow, you have prepared. Haven't you?"
"Yeah, yeah, I'd." she said, her mood get frustrating.
Ryan kept quiet for the rest of the journey, sensing she needs time to be alone and be herself.
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"Yeah, I like this place, that's why I come here at weekends. It's interesting to see people enjoy their weekends, laugh off here," Ashlene said to her co-worker, Zane.
"I don't have any other option. My parents won't let me buy a car. I'm twenty. I can drive on my own," the girl said in whimper,
"Aw, c'mon, they want to earn on your own and buy with it, don't get them wrong," Ashlene smiled,
"Yeah, maybe. I'm tired, you know, Ash," Zane said as she packed fried rice in the aluminum covers.
"What are you talking of?" Ashlene laughed nervously as she cut some cucumbers,
"I'm tired of everything at home. This duty is distraction from my emotional and bloody sensitive mind to burst off," Zana laughed sarcastically to herself,
"You have issues at your home?" Ashlene asked curiously,
"Not with home, with the people living at home,"
"Hmm, I have never experienced it but since you are saying, I feel bad for you," Ashlene said frankly as she decorated the cucumbers on the salad dish,
"Thanks," Zane sighed,
"No problem, if you ever feel like to share anything with me, I'm just a talk away," Ashlene smiled,
"Hmm," Zane nodded and she went to hand the pack to the customer,
"Hey, did you watch the Tournament match?" Zane asked, " I really like that Daichi, he's so funny,
"Zane, please don't talk about the tournament, I seriously hate blading," Ashlene said in sudden anger.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I understand you, Ash. I'm sorry,"
"Leave it. Ever since that break-up and loosing Fulva, I'm not just blading any more. It upsets and brings sad memories, really." Ashlene said little angrily again,
"Calm down, leave that shit, let's go to a movie after this." Zane winked,
"Which movie?" Ashlene blinked,
"Hahhaha!" Zane laughed, "It's a new movie- anime one, surprise for you,"
"Hopefully, it's not sad romantic one, seriously," she said with wide eyes,
"I don't know," Zane shrugged, "It's just that I happened to watch the trailer and I liked it. I've two tickets anyway, I don't to waste the other,"
"I'll come, then." Ashlene said vibrantly,
"Ash," Zane chuckled, "Your mood changes too quickly,"
"Yeah, I know." Ashlene said.
The girls worked for an hour more till their time was over, talking in sidelines, and then after she informed Julia that she will be late, they went for the movie,
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"Julia, where is Ash?" Raul asked as he cradled Ellie playfully, "She seems to be late,"
"Ah, she went for the movie with Zane, said she will be late,"
"Uh, okay-" Raul nodded, "Ellie spoke today," Raul said cheerily,
"What?" Julia asked with happiness,
"She said, 'I want to go out!' "Raul mimicked her,
"Ellie is growing fast; she will be an awesome blader." Julia chuckled,
"Probably she will defeat Tyson too," Raul giggled,
"Hope so," Julia whispered, "Hey don't talk about Tyson or blading or Tournaments in front of Ashlene, she will get mad," Julia warned,
"Uh yeah, I know," Raul rubbed his head,
"C'mon, let's go to sleep, there is no use in staying awake,"
"Yeah-" Raul yawned as they took Ellie in their room,
"And Ashlene Reynolds has become a successful surgeon today!" a sudden unfazed voice came as the door flung open,
"Huh?" the trio looked at the brunette,
"Ash, you are back," Julia said unsurely, examining her,
Ellie laughed seeing her mom, Raul feeling uneasy at the situation,
"Yahha! I'm back!" Ashlene tethered as she walked towards Julia, "Jules, sweetheart, the movie was soo awesome," her tipsy voice in pure bliss, "You should watch it,"
"Ash, have you drunk?" Julia asked with nervous smile,
"Y-Yeah, a little, sis. Zane and I were a little in the ocean of depression, so we hit it-" Ashlene giggled at the end,
"No problem, but-"
"You should have seen that hero, I love him. He is sweeter than your so called 'dog-loving-bastard'" Ashlene said tipsily, her voice coquettish,
"Ash, we will talk tomorrow, go and get some sleep, you look tired," Julia said wisely
"Ooww," Ashlene scowled. Raul just watched her, completely flustered at the drama,
"Raul, give Ellie to her," Julia beckoned,
"Ah-" Raul sighed,
"Thanks for taking care of Ell, "Ashlene said dreamily to Raul, "You are a very good da'dda" Ashlene giggled as she leaned and kissed Raul on his cheeks softly and very slowly. Ellie cackled laughing seeing her mom. Julia gasped silently and blinked a couple of times,
Raul stood petrified, blushed and frozen. He didn't responded even a bit and just blinked when Ashlene took Ellie and tethered to her room.
Raul brought his shaking hand to the cheek and rubbed it, "Did this really happen?"
Julia sighed and gulped, "Forget it Raul. Ash's little not her usual self. Don't worry," she tried to console her little brother,
"I-I," Raul stuttered, "I guess, you're right, sis." He said uneasily,
"Don't tell her anything about this later," Julia warned
"Yeah."
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Ashlene changed her clothes lousily and thumped on her bed, going in a slumber. Ellie slept draping her tiny hand over her mom's neck. Raul and Julia lay straight on their bed, their minds completely shooting them with replays and questions. Both of them were thinking and had a hard time getting any sleepy. Just a few moments ago, Julia was tired and they were going to sleep, but this little drama has shocked them,
Does Ashlene really think of me as Ellie's dad?
Does Ash like Raul?
"Julia, I was thinking something,"
"Me too,"
"What?"
"About Ashlene," Julia said still frozen,
"Yeah, I'm just still not over it…"
"You will be okay…" Julia assured very badly, "Raul, do you like her?"
"What?" he said infirmly,
"Yeah, I asked do you like her? Do you like Ashlene Reynolds?" Julia asked jadedly,
"Not sure this moment. I like her as a friend, and…"
"And?"
"And that's it!"
"You think she still likes him?"
"Sometimes, her behavior says that," Julia laughed faintly,
"Hmm,
"Don't worry; everything will be perfect tomorrow like nothing happened, so sleep, you've to go to circus after Ash comes, alright?"
"Yeah yeah, I remember,"
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"And get ready! Here we have our final Match of G-Rev VS Black Chasm! So boys and girls! Breathe in now, you might hold your breath later!" Jazzman announced vibrantly,
"Alright, I'm going first like we have decided," Max nodded to himself,
"Best of luck Max," Ray wished,
"Take care," Kai said,
"Good luck, bud," Tyson winked.
"Thanks guys," Max smiled nervously as he walked to the dish,
"And here we have Max coming from G-Revolutions! Also also, we have our furious Jake from the black Chasm! Bladers are you ready?"
"Three! Two! One!"
The bladers launched their blades into the large dish which was large and hemispherical, except that there were sand storms originating at the center and snowflakes dropping from the edges, giving a weird mix of the elements as the blades moved in the dish. Draceil managed to melt down the ice instantly by the heat of its quick spin which seemed very disturbing, while Brequer, that is, Jake's blade was hitting the snow like its air.
"C'mon, let's attack and finish that blade," Jake said with a bored look,
"Oh really, you think we are this easy?" Max said with a frown,
Brequer within seconds crashed heavily at Draceil sending it at the center where sand storm has engulfed it. Max slightly jumped at that move. After a little spinning in the sand storm, he managed to move out and quickly continued knocking down Brequer with a growl on his face,
Jake seethed as he watched Brequer completely being out of control. Max finally shouted, "Draceil, water splash!" a new attack that Draceil has learnt during the practices,
This is completely different from usual matches, seemingly very etiquette and jarring. The water splashes comes like a tsunami hitting Brequer but it tries its best to escape. Jake seethes as he cannot do anything and Max's constant attacks don't even seem to deplete its power, Max just seems like he's growing stronger. Before Jake could think of anything, he witnesses his blade running away like a scared puppy and mercilessly dodging the attacks of the harsher water splashes.
"Argh! Enough!" Jake yells to himself and Brequer.
"Oh yeah, there is more until you are finished!" Max says loudly, his blonde hair sparkling in angst, "I will have to win, if not for me, it's for my team, it's for Tyson!" Max yells loudly and Tyson almost blinks and his mind is somewhat traumatized at what Max has said. His voice was more like he's compensating for something he's wronged to Tyson before and Tyson doesn't acknowledge. Tyson let go off the sudden feeling and says, "Max… are you okay?"
"I'm okay Tyson, you just prepare yourself!" Max smirks,
"Draciel, finish it off, NOW!" Max yells loudly in all his fury and Draceil trots towards Brequer and with one slam, shuts if off from the stadium, sending it flying in the air,
Jake stands there like he's been through a nightmare and just stares at its blade flying off and finally out of the dish,
"A-And, i-it's really over! The first victory goes to G-revolutions! Max wins this battle, oh; it's like a gift to Tyson, haha!" Jazzman announces cheerfully,
Max walks towards Tyson and smiles to him and other teammates who give them a proud look except Kai, who give his approving single nod to his friend.
"Ray, you should go next," Kai suggests as he sits down finally.
Kenny nods while Tyson gives an afflicted sigh, catching the attention of others, "What's wrong, Tyson?" Max asks worriedly,
"I'm not feeling good, I need time to clear my head," he says as he starts walking away from stadium. Max looks petrified at this reaction of Tyson and he feels like his heart has been kicked,
"I'm coming with you Tyson. We need to talk." Max says carefully,
Tyson gives a feeble unsure nod and the duo walks out while Ray isn't sure if he should go towards the dish or say something to Tyson,
"I'll go," Tyson says, his voice broken very harshly,
He suddenly feels heavy in his chest, as if his own cells are attacking him.
Max and Tyson go to their cabin,
"Tyson, please calm down, you know right that within few minutes, you've to battle the final match!" Max says horrifically,
Tyson is literally shivering and breathing in deep, he began squirming and wraps his arms and looks defeated and traumatized,
"What happened, Ty?" Max asked worriedly,
"I don't feel good, I want to die, I want to vanish away!" Tyson sniggers insanely, his face becoming darker and paler,
"Calm down, will you?" Max says harshly. Tyson laughs even more and though his laughter is feeble and wickedly insane, he is shaking and absolutely breaking,
Max is almost on the verge of crying and shouting. He slaps Tyson on his head,
"Get out of it! Cry! Please cry and get over it! You aren't yourself, Tyson. What's wrong! Cry or else I will punch you even harder!" Max almost is shivering but his voice is strong and influencing enough.
Tyson actually starts crying more like a kid and his stomach is doing uncomfortable things right now making him more cringe and squirm and crouch lower.
Max punches him even harder with which Tyson falls down, his body going limp as several thoughts passes his mind
Scenes and flashes of the past hit his mind like thunders. His eyes are wide and agape with horrific aura around him. He's more on the verge of going unconsciousness,
"Fuck you and your title, seriously!"
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He's fully unconscious now but looks relaxed in his state. The ongoing match seems to be stopping anytime and he needs to be there before anything happens if he loves his title right now.
Max looks closely at him and tears starts making its way in his eyes and he's expressionless and frim right now.
Tears starts rolling down right his blanch skin as he watches friend lying down helpless. He know everything what he's thinking but is currently so helpless. Summoning a little courage, he shakes him,
"Ty, wake up, enough with fighting-"he shakes him more wildly attempting to wake him up,
"Hm?" Tyson's feeble heavy weighted brows flutters and an instant smile crawls on the blonde's face- a sad nostalgic smile like he has awaken the dead to alive,
"Are you ready for the final match?" Max asks with a wide smile, the comers of his lips on the verge of sobbing any second,
"What's wrong?" Tyson asks feebly, his brows slightly twitched upwards as he looks at his friend
"Nothing," Max laughs with a shake of his shoulders, a hopeless smile instantly plastered on his face, "We just fought and I hit you a little hard and you fell down, I'm sorry, please?" Max asks as he rubs his head and gives nervous smile,
"Seriously? I don't even remember anything you know," Tyson tries laughing but is too weak,
"Ray has tied up, I've heard Jazz yelling, so it's up to you now to win and save your title!" Max winks.
"Oh, I'm okay. I will battle. It is Rose from Black Chasm, right?" Tyson asks with a groan as he stands up and looks over his shoulder blades,
"Rose should be easy for you. You almost know all her attacks. Beautiquer will be fine. Just don't THINK ANYTHING ELSE!" Max says the last part a little strongly,
"I know," Tyson whispers sternly knowing what exactly Max is saying
Max places an instant meaningful kiss on his forehead shortly cupping his cheeks, "Win for yourself, and don't let her words bother you anymore. You have me, at least, anytime," Max says in a deep tone
Tyson flusters first but realizes that Max really does care for him so much.
"Don't worry, I'm not gay. " Max winks, "I still like Mariam and NOT JULIA!" Max says sharply, his features giving a hilarious flash,
"Sure, I know Julia is cute, but she's out of your league," Tyson says confidently teasing him anymore,
"Lol, might be- Hey wait! What did you say?!"
"Haha, cheer up! I'm gonna win this match!"
Kenny and Daichi looks worriedly at the corridor that is dark through which the duo had just left and there seems no hope that they will be coming any time soon,
Daichi instantly smiles and his face lightens seeing the two teens coming with winks and chuckles and thumbs up,
"There they come, Kenny!" He shouts
"Yeah, they finally are back!" Kenny gives a relieved sigh,
"Are you ready?" Ray asks carefully,
"Yup!" Tyson laughs casually before he sees Rose standing in front of him almost giving him a pleading look not to delay anymore.
"Is she having any problem?" Tyson asks,
"Maybe…" Kai says coldly with a blink of an eye,
Tyson looks at Rose, her brunette hair and dark black eyes reminding him of a certain someone. Rose flusters a little, she herself looking at Jake.
A soft music soothes the mood and for some time it's like it's a staring session from one to another bringing the sweet memories of moments of past. Rose's deep pools seem to look something inside the brown pools of the champ,
Within few seconds, they stand in front of each other giving solemn expressions to each other. Rose smiles to herself sarcastically looking deep in the crowds that are cheering for her.
"Shall we start?" they ask to each other
We battle for the memories that are still left
We stand here remembering the courageous moments that linger
Looking in your eyes remind me of a certain someone
The hurt is profound and hidden very well,
I am here to beat you, but then I hear my own beat
Telling how important it is for you to win
I ignore and get my determination back
'Cause I'm not giving up,
"Let's go!"
Tyson launches his blade, his face vivid with cheerfulness and lively light radiating from it. Max's words echoes in his ears and his spirit is lifted. Rose smiles at him but her blade starts knocking him instantly. Beautiquer is shining in grey light while Dragoon is just as it is. Dragoon clashes and knocks back Beautiquer while both the bladers are just staring at their blades, their expressions devoid of all sorts of fury and angst.
It seems like the liveliest moments of their past are flashing in their heads. Their expressions are solemn and Serene. Rose's brunette bangs are elegantly in all its glory, shining lightly. Tyson's front navy royal blue bangs are covering his eyes personably. His soft smirks would cause thousands of girls to fall down.
For some time, this isn't a battle. Their blades are knocking each other even fiercer and in perfect equivalence. It's as if no one has an upper hand.
"Ah! This is majestic!" Brad yells,
"Is like both of them enjoying the battle," Jazzman sweatdrops,
"Are they even concentrating?" Daichi asks in bewilderment,
"Doesn't look so," Max says carefreely,
The dish is hemispherical with a fire bowl in the center that freezes any time. The fire freeze has been difficult to tackle through the years and so this has been designed with a little edition. The dish is slippery and there is a heavy magnetic pull towards the center whenever the blades clash, so it's like the stronger blade should pull back and get rid of the attraction towards the center.
There have been constant flashes with a 'bang' sound at each collision. Both the bladers start panting hard as the attraction with each clash is fiercer at the center. They avoid clashing for a few seconds and just spin at their mean positions. They look at each other with judging looks trying to read each other. Finding no avail, both of them suddenly starts laughing manically in hysteria as they once more give a BLAST clash!
It's this moment when none of theirs repulsion powers works and they are destined towards the freezing fire. They look intensely as their attracted blades trot at the center. Rose clenches her wrist and looks optimistically at her blade, calming down softly and slowly as her blade is pulled way from Dragoon. Tyson gives her a nod and they escape the attraction.
"It's like they are together fighting off the fire freeze!" Ray says with a stupor laugh.
The bit beasts suddenly come out within few seconds of the slowing of their bit chips- Dragoon emerging first. Beautiquer is a beautiful angelic like bit beats with seraphic long baby blue body and dark blue feathers. Her round head is dome shape like with white glimmering light on its head.
"Beautiquer! Water flash!" Like a thunder strike, a splash of water hits the fire giving a smoke instantly.
"Dragoon, Turbo twister!" Tyson roars as he swings his hand round with heroic vigor.
The fire freeze is crashed with both the attacks combining and it's broken into pieces. With Tyson hollering the call of his attack, the fire freeze blows out like the shining gold falls out of the sight, leaving the dish free from the central attraction. While Tyson continues to summon his loudest of roars to strengthen his attack, Rose stares him in amazement, forgetting the battle for once.
"Its over." Tyson sighs. Rose nods and both the blades once again head towards each other with an extreme speed like it's a stronger magnetic attraction, but it isn't. A white light flashes at the collision leaving a trench like crack in the dish,
"Rose…she is indeed very strong." Max says in shock,
"Hn," Kai says,
The light gets cleared and both the blades are still spinning ever so impervious.
"This is s-stupendous!" Kenny says in utter disbelief,
Both the blades aren't shining since their bit beats are inside.
"Shall we end this, Tyson?" Rose smirks.
Tyson gives her thumbs up with a wink followed by her sharp yelp of attack. Dragoon and Beautiquer collides causing the entire stadium to witness the waves of pull back. The waves recede in its magnitude but are evident after a few seconds. Tyson is almost on the verge of sitting on his knees as the waves have bit him hard. Rose seethes to herself but manages to stand.
"Dragoon, are you okay? Can we do this, dude?" Tyson mumbles to himself. Rose is panting but takes a deep breath, "Go Beautiquer! Finish him now!" Rose yells rapidly,
Beautiquer rushes towards Dragoon like a predator while Dragoon is still spinning in its place seeming strong under its façade.
"Tyson!" Max and Kenny yells for him warning,
Tyson smirks softly, his corner of lips lifting ever so slightly; no one notices except Kai and that's when he turns and walks away,
"Kai! Where are you going?" Max asks loudly in worry,
"He will win; congrats to him before hand." Kai smirks as he leaves.
Beautiquer is growing fiercer as it rushing towards Dragoon. Within a fraction of second, Dragoon hurls it away with a mighty force like its power was nothing. Tyson just throws his left hand aside in air with his fist tightly curled, his calloused hand showing the tightened muscles in all glory, the scars and cuts clear.
Rose gasps but gulps down shortly, looking at the champion with confounded expressions. Tyson smirks clearly at her as he howls hysterically, "FINISH HER NOW!"
With one dynamic and vigorous potent strike, Dragoon kicks off Beautiquer out of the dish- Beautiquer flying at least six feet high in air before it lands far away. Rose is gasping lightly but her mind is almost like it's tattered.
Sad memories seem to recurrent in her head and she is lost in her thoughts. Her eyes are wide and don't blink and she is far from solemn and calm. Her mind is achingly running softer with every second through the time.
"And that's' over! Tyson wins the match! Girls and boys! Give HUGE applauds for the reigning seven times World champ!" Jazzman yells in loudest tone he could summon off.
Rose is broken from her trance when Tyson picks her blade and holds it in front of her, forwarding his hand slightly to hand her back. His expressions are firm and formal, absence of his signature lively smile.
Rose looks at him registering what is happening slowly; Tyson give a nod to her and she takes her blade with a mumbled 'thanks'
Tyson turns and starts to walk back, he knowing that she is gonna lash at him for winning. He just gets a feeling that winning for her was essential just like it is to him,
"Tyson," she whispers softly,
He stops without turning back, "You deserved to win this more than I do, and that's why you've won. So…Congrats, I guess," she says her cheeks turning hot but not red,
He turns and gives a cool, strong and formal smile with slight smirk. She smirks at his look and they softly break the look.
"Thanks," he says with a little laugh and turns back to walk to his team, looking at the camera, like he's intently looking at a certain someone,
Max and Daichi glomps at him with Kenny trying urgently to hug Tyson. It's a moment of pleasure and victory and it's hard for them to hold back. Even Ray is momentarily happy and says congratulations to Tyson. Tyson smiles at him lightly and the crowd cheers him as they jump off and are ready to glomp at him. His phone is ringing but Kenny ignores and he's way too ecstatic right now.
"Where is Kai?" Tyson managed to ask amidst his laughing through the cheers.
"He wished you congratulations before you even ended the match-" Ray says. Tyson nods and smiles sadly looking in the sky.
The team has received a victory party the next day by Mr. D and it's a cool night for the team- filled with lots of food for Tyson, a few fans being allowed to attend the party. Other teams are also present including the members who can keep their angst and jealousy in check.
"Tyson, are you still eating?" Max asks evilly with a chuckle as he stands behind Tyson who's rummaging some noodles.
"Not really, I'm just tasting them," Tyson says with a bare laugh, "Did you eat those extra spiced mustard pizzas?" Tyson grins,
"Lol yeah," Max says with a flush, "Uhhu Tyson, " Max playfully pokes Tyson.
"What?" Tyson looks at Rose who's dressed in all dark blue. Tyson smiles at her for once- the same intoxicated smile, she smiles back sweetly though- the moment is short.
"You've got a crush on her? Is it?" Max whispers with a chuckle,
"No chance," Tyson stutters, "She's cute but I'm not into her. Just know it Max; my first love was way too true,"
Max flinches out of his skin at the mention but he gulps quickly, "Hey, I mean, I though you're attracted to her?" Max says,
"Seriously no," Tyson says tiredly,
"Or maybe she likes you?" Max tries again,
"Max, don't get us wrong. I seriously got to know her only during the battle. That battle..." Tyson pauses as he once again looks at her as she laughs softly at Jake, "it revealed us to each other." Tyson sighs,
"T-Tyson..."
"I saw her brokenness and she saw my past. I saw her vulnerable feelings and her need to win this. At the start, we felt like really to lose to give each other the chance to win and we destroyed the fire freeze together..." Tyson said softly remembering all their moments of battle, "Rueful feelings of us got stronger and battled; eventually feeling the need of victory and that's how we ended it,"
"You needed the victory even more," Max whispered defensively,
Tyson gave an unsure nod, "Maybe,"
"Did you think of her..." Max asks with a tight knot on his stomach,
"All of our good times," Tyson smiled sadly and dreamily,
"T-ty-"
"And it's the time for Tyson to speak a few words on the eve of his splendid victory!"
Tyson nodded to himself and walked towards the small stage,
"I'm really not sure what I'm feeling right now through this victory. I've become the seven times World champ in the row and I know many of you think I don't deserve this but I anyhow ends up claiming it-" Tyson's serious tone turns into a smile and he winks. "I wasn't sure myself to be honest that I'd win this battle. Seriously speaking," he sighed, "I was too broken before my match. If today I'd won my match, it's because of the one person standing right there," He looks at Max and smirks amiably. Everyone looks at him and he's flustered.
"I'm really glad to have such awesome friends especially Max, Hilary and Kenny and oh others of course who stand through my hard times." Tyson smiles,
"Tyson, is this victory dedicated to someone!" A fan girl questions,
"Uh yeah, I'd have dedicated to her if she still was with me, I really wish; but I guess this victory is just way too precious right now- I'd keep it to myself, " He laughs softly at the end,
"Is it dedicated to your girlfriend, Amelia?!" another girl asks quite bubbling in curiosity.
"Amelia..." Tyson whispers to himself, "Yeah, I guess I still miss her; but I hope she accepts this dedication. I've been way too scared to dedicate this to her. I've been naughty with her- She's probably still upset," Tyson laughs painfully,
"Let's just cut this topic, girls" Max announces suddenly, "It's Tyson's personal matter. I request you not to indulge and make him upset about it anymore,"
The girls seethes but excepts the stern-like order.
"Well, I hope I can defend my title next year too and I'm very much curious to meet my next Rose like opponent. Best of luck dude," Tysons winks. Rose smiles at Tyson but gulps down her drink as the need of the moment,
"For all the bladers, it takes two souls to become one and give yourself a reason to win, a need and ardent desire to win." Tyson expresses passionately as he ends up his speech. Every one gives a general applaud and Tyson walks to his teammates.
"Kai, are you okay?" Tyson asks worriedly,
"Y-yeah," Kai tries to smile.
"He got way too drunk I guess" Kenny mumbles,
"Why didn't you stop them, Max?" Tyson asks casually as he picks his glass of wine,
"Not sure, didn't want to upset you really," Max shrugs,
"Now I really think you're gay," Tyson teases,
"Tyson! For the last time! I'm fucking straight! Please!" Max seethes,
"Alright," Tyson snickers playfully,
"Emma is staring at Ray since an hour, you saw that?" Max whispers slowly and cautiously,
"Huh?" Tyson looks at Emma and them Ray who's busy romancing with Mariah.
"He isn't even noticing." Tyson mocks, "Maybe she's making out for Daichi-"Tyson sniggers.
Max splurts his drink out and looks at Daichi who's eating with Gary- Gary being around Mariah.
"Tyson, you can't be serious," Max tries hard not to laugh,
"Mariam isn't here because of Ozuma- and that's why you have no task other than pulling other's legs," Tyson laughs,
"Pft yes," Max seethes.
"Hey look there, Logan and Derek!" Tyson says lively with playfulness,
Max looks on their direction and they are giving the possibility of killing before the death glares, Robin trying their best to stop them.
"Lol, its too naive-"
"I thought funny-"
The rest of the night passes casually with Kenny handling a tipsy Kai and Max and Tyson checking others and chuckling while Daichi eating all the food he can.
The next of the day starts with the team leaving for Japan. It's seven in the morning and everyone is sleeping in the flight. Tyson and Daichi are beside each other, on the window side, behind them are Max and Kenny and on their left are Ray and Kai. Everyone is sleeping deeply, and Tyson and Daichi are full fledge-ly snoring to their level best.
A/N: Thanks so much to all the reviewers who reviewed previously: Naina, Cynefin, Jaya Avendel and JFH. ^_^ That means a lot. Do tell me of what you think of this chapter. How was the battle? Ash's behavior and all XD... Will see you with the next chapter soon. ;D