Chapter 14: Silent fight for Round 3.

"The setting of the bladers will be done fairly based on amateurs that will be appearing sequentially in three rounds declared to us after Phase 1. Settled," Kai declared.

For a moment, Tyson just was tired of this unfairness of Phase 2. He really didn't know who the second blader will be in each round along with the announced one and it's quite unconvincing to fight two against one no matter how new they are to Beyblade.

"Actually, two against one IS unfair," Tyson sighed, speaking for the first time ever since this little debate started,

Everyone looked at him incredibly. Daichi pretended to gulp, "You didn't digest that fact still, Tyson?"

"There is nothing we can do about this; the pattern CANNOT be changed now. It's not possible," Max sighed, "We better concentrate on winning the Phase 1 rather than fighting for round 3 position of phase 2. There will be nothing to undo if we lose our Final battle of Phase 1," Max said seriously.

Everyone nodded at this statement. "Agreed," Kai and Ray said in unison,"

"Max and I've decided for lunch together, we will be back by evening," Tyson said casually as he closed the spare-laptop and handed to Kenny,

Max looked at him in surprise, that he was not interested in this debate and rather wanted to fill his stomach,

"Evening?" Kenny interjected,

"We will train meanwhile," Tyson said a little carried away and tensed up. Daichi blinked at Tyson's demeanor and strode up from the bare couch he was solely claiming,

"I will join, I'm hungry," Daichi said sheepishly and tethered out of the cabin playfully,

"Phew…" Tyson sighed,

Max and Tyson walked out, Max giving a sympathetic smile to Kenny once.

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"You seriously want to do this, Tyson?" Max asked extremely shaken and shook. Daichi was laughing and he found hard not to choke the food that was stuffed in his mouth,

"You can't be afraid. This is just TOO unlike of you!" Max grunted angrily,

"Well, I'm sure I want Daichi to play the third round," Tyson said crossing his finger, silently seething,

"You want to be the Champion and you want to escape the tangle of Phase 2 by allowing Daichi to battle!" Max said angrily and slamming the table,

"Hey, I can beat those two dimwits showing up for round 3! You can't doubt me, Max," Daichi said with a childish frown,

"I know Daichi! You can beat them, I do not doubt you but Tyson can't be a chicken! What's wrong! What if instead of those probable weak bladers, fierce opponents like Kai himself or anyone else would have been your opponent?" Max snapped, "Would you have also asked to Daichi even if you were suited for that battle?" Max was really furious now,

"Max! Calm down! That is unfair! I can't handle two bladers no matter how weak they are! They have been training for two whole months now with that constant prediction that their opponent could be me, the world champion or Kai, who is not any less strong! They are not easy to defeat when they are TWO!" Tyson protested in slight irritation,

"And you think you will lose, huh?" Max asked,

"Tyson, you're being a coward! Ray and Kai want so bad to become the pro-champ and then defeat their tag-team partners Lee and Tala! And you're here, whining over not wanting to play round 3!" Daichi said loudly,

"Y-yeah, you're right." Max said a little stuttered seeing Tyson close his eyes, seeming hurt.

"Tyson, we are sorry but we want you to battle the round 3," Max said softly rubbing his hand on Tyson's shoulder. Tyson breathed fervently,

"I'm not scared of those two bladers; I can beat three as well in one go," Tyson said in heavy voice that contained seethe and hurt, "I know I can beat Daichi and become the World Champ and that's I want Daichi at least to be the Pro-Champ!" Tyson blurted, his eyes digging out of his sockets,

Daichi and Max gasped. They looked at him in shock and unbelieving-state,

"You were seriously lying since then?" Max asked in bewilderment, his eyes stretching out, "You were doing this for Daichi?" Max kept a hand on Tyson's forehead,

Daichi shook his head in fury, "What do you think, you cocky guy! I WILL beat you in Phase 3 if I face you!" Daichi snapped angrily, climbing over Tyson,

"I won't deny," Tyson snickered, "But let's assume you won't,"

Daichi was practically getting flames on his head in background and Max sweatdropped at this hysterical situation, he giggled silently at least satisfied that Tyson wasn't actually scared. He remembered now that Tyson was watching those battles of thirty bladers since a few days with so much concentration. He wouldn't have been interested in watching them if he was scared to battle.

"Guys guys, stop fighting," Max laughed,

"There is already so much tension between Ray, Kai and …" he looked amusingly at Tyson and Daichi side to side, "whoever opting for round three." Max controlled his giggles,

"Yeah," Daichi commented,

"Let's decide this with stone, papers and scissors!" Tyson said,

"The one who wins will decide who will go," Max said,

"I've to win because I don't want to go for round 3," Daichi said with wide eyes,

"But why Daichi?" Max asked,

"I want to escape the tangles of those rounds," Daichi said bluntly. Now it was Tyson's turn, "And you tell me that I'm coward!

"Stone! Paper and scissors!"

Max blinked as their hands appeared from their back. He giggled lightly before laughing hysterically,

Tyson smirked and began laughing as well! "Lol, I won this little game," Tyson giggled uncontrollably looking how pissed off Daichi looked,

"Argh! Fine, say Tyson. What you want!" Daichi said stubbornly,

"You WILL be playing round 3, Mr. Pro-champ," Tyson winked and lifted Daichi in air. The little boy looked nervous and acrophobic.

"Put me down!" he said with reddened face. Max blurted into fits of laughter again and Tyson almost plummeted Daichi from his arms,

The trio laughed heartily for quite a minute.

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The next battle was followed in their home country, Japan- Demolition boys VS Saint Shields. Max was rooting for Mariam the whole time while Kai got intensely irritated for hearing the loud cheers for Max,

"I wish I could do some commentary for this battle," Tyson smirked,

"Really?" Ray looked shocked,

"Lol yeah," Tyson smiled sheepishly.

The G-rev won their battle easily against the Dark Bladers. Though Sanguinex and Lupinex seems quite infallibly unbeatable, Max and Kai managed to beat them in round 1 and 3 respectively seeing that Ray lost his battle in round 2 against Cenotaph. This added to Ray's anxiety. This would perhaps eliminate him in the Phase 1 itself, far is the thought of round 3 of Phase 2! Because this needed three on three wins for entering Phase 3, or else, they re-entered Phase 1- and would face any random team once again. Again there is no GUARNATEE that they would win the Phase 1 once more.

The next few hours included the battle of Demolition Boys VS PPB All starz, seeing that Demolition boys won the previous battle. That added doubts to Ray and Kenny that Kai shouldn't go in round three since Tala badly defeated Ozuma. Kai ignored their looks; however remained curious as what Tala has done there. Ozuma was a powerful balder, defeating him wouldn't be an easy task.

The PPB all starz defeated the Demolition boys, mainly because of the tiring tie-breaking match being played by Tala. It was the third time Tala battled in a single hour and therefore his defeat was internally justified by Kai and others.

The next battle was between PPB all starz and White Tigers, and PPB all Starz qualified for it. This shook Max and he wondered if they will make through the next battle.

The next day was fine but Max was constantly thinking about his mom's team being so strong this year. PPB all satrz didn't seem this strong, to him at least, in comparison to White Tigers.

Everyone was curious for the last day of battle today, seeing that it would decide which team they will be facing tomorrow. It started with PPB all straz defeated by The Spirituals, a new team that appeared this year and then it faced King and Queen. However, the duo managed to beat them though their dirty tricks weren't present anymore.

King and Queen battled against Team Psykick who defeated them. Kane battled furiously in round three and defeated King remembering how his blade was crushed by King a few years back in which he couldn't participate to face Tyson in Finals. Salima did well in first round managing to beat Queen within ten minutes. The second round was a tie between Goki and Queen.

It meant that they would be eventually facing The Team Psykick tomorrow and it meant re-watching their battle of six years back. Tyson couldn't believe that they will be fighting against their own bit-beast's copies.

The last time they battled, the devastation was so much than they thought and it had put dragoon to misery. It was one horrible battle and Dragoon must have never been torn and tattered ever such like it was on that day when Kane got insane and Cyber Dragoon was way too powerful than their wildest dreams. Kane would definitely appear in the final round. And he had to battle. There was no objection to this and he was fine battling Kane.

"Hey Tyson, I hope we meet tomorrow in beystadium," Kane patted his shoulder as he passed by,

"Sure, buddy," Tyson gave an instant grin.

The duo kept on talking and passed out of the Stadium. Others were busy and went for practicing. Kenny and Max were worried but there was less time to search Tyson, so they basically ignored his absence.

"C'mon, I will give you a treat. What do you want to eat?" Tyson offered,

"Treat?" Kane blinked, "Pre-hand treat for winning Phase 1?" Kane smirked,

Tyson chuckled, "We will see that tomorrow. Anyway, I was having some money and my stomach's growling, so I thought to stop by some restaurant." The Champion blunette expressed.

Kane gave a delightful smile and agreed. The duo headed and ordered cheese burgers and cold drinks.

"Thanks for the treat. Though I hate to say this, but I will personally give you a treat tomorrow if you win and that's a promise and you can order whatever you want," Kane said solemnly.

"Ok," Tyson nodded, "I know we will be opponents tomorrow, but will it be fine if we battle now?" Tyson asked nervously. He thought that Kane wouldn't approve the idea.

"Sure, it would help me practice a lot too," Kane agreed easily,

The duo raced to the nearby riverside after Tyson payed and launched their blades on the sanded ground. The battle was fine in the start, however intensified quickly and before it would grow disastrous, Kane thought to end it with final attack and there was…

A surprise…

The battle ended in a perfect tie. "That's weird," Kane muttered to himself,

"This is a tie," Tyson mumbled,

"I wonder how Cyber Dragoon lost. This seems a little quizzical. Anyways," Kane gave half-hearted smile,

"Yeah, thanks for the battle." Tyson glanced at his watch "I must head to my team now, Kenny and Kai will not leave me," Tyson mumbled as he ran off,

"Bye!" Kane waved briefly as he shoved in other direction,

…

"Where were you?" Kai asked,

Tyson looked at him boringly. Not answering, he shrugged and walked past him. Kai caught his wrist and there was again the silence. They were standing in the hall way which was devoid of any human except them.

"I asked where you were. You do know we have a battle tomorrow," Kai repeated, his voice commanding but low.

"I'm not answerable to you, seriously." Tyson said effectively, "And I do know we have a battle tomorrow," Tyson said as he freed his wrist and twisted his lips in irritation and walked past him.

"You seriously think you can stand in the dish tomorrow with this attitude of yours?" he questioned,

Tyson was confused. He looked at him with absolute confusion. "What's wrong with you?" Tyson asked very calmly, "I can battle and beat Kane. "

"Let's see," Kai said in light seethe,

"Sure," Tyson resumed his walk not wanting anymore to have a talk with his captain and headed to their cabin. He knows it well that Kai is clearly not worried about him, but about team as whole. He seriously didn't fancy losing and losing his chance of positioning for pro-champ.

The rest of the day, Tyson calmly fought his inner demons who taunted him with those cold words of Kai, 'Let's see,'. He practiced with Daichi and Max. Daichi declared that he wants to battle in third round instead of Tyson. That aroused a clearly perplexed air.

Why was that Tyson is not going for the pro-champion? It didn't take long for them to identify that he will be eventually facing Daichi in Phase 3.

"Guys, please. Will everyone stop talking about the pro-champ position?" Max asked, "We have the entire tomorrow to think about it, after we win the Phase 1," he warned and everyone seethed. He was right.

Kai absolutely hated the fact that Tyson had filled Daichi's ears to participate in round 3 of P2, because he clearly wanted to avoid the debate for third round positioning among his teammates and Daichi would anyway won't leave them unless a valid and fair reason seem to convince him that he isn't suitable for 3 round. Kai seethed mentally at Tyson's plot.

Ray also was fuming up mentally. Daichi, Kenny and Max and silently Tyson thinks that Daichi or Tyson,(in this case Daichi, since Tyson has no problem) should battle in round 3 because whoever wins, that is, Tyson or Daichi, there is a cent percent guarantee that the title will stay in the team. However it's just a fake reason to save his title from being taken by Ray or Kai and Tyson will most probably defat Daichi.

All they could do is to wait till the declaration to them about the three bladers and find a perfect reason for themselves to be suited for round 3.

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A/N: I know this chapter was sort of short and it didn't had any part of Hilary or Ashlene, but right now, I want everyone to focus on the team, G-revs. My writing skills have probably worsened fairly but I've been too much busy in college, seriously. Its becoming hectic and unbearable. Anyway, Christmas is here shortly and then the New year, so I was thinking if could write a TyHil shot or some one shot? It's been a long time since I wrote something. Seriously... Any suggestions?

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