Chapter 11 The Qualifiers Part 2

Flashback Sequence

[Dream Sequence]

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Biovolt Stadium, Moscow, Russia

The controversial beyblade arena built by Biovolt, located in the middle of Moscow have stood empty ever since the Russian branch of the BBA hosted the World Champion ships there three years prior. When the Russian national champions, The Demolition Boys lost to an underdog team who with their victory also uncovered Biovolt's plot of world domination. The revelation crushed the blading spirit among Russia's young bladers and future of the sport in the country was at risk.

Three years later the team who shamed their nation during their previous visit came back reformed and stronger than ever. With new ideals and an honorable way of looking at the game, they went to blade on the world stage once more and even though they did not win they made their country and their fans proud. When they returned, they returned as heroes. Now they are playing again, the champion ships are just around the corner and the old stadium is sold out.

In the Blitzkrieg Boys locker room, four of the five members were preparing for the semifinals. The preliminary matches went by fast with the Blitzkrieg Boys taking the win in each block.

"Did any of you watch the BBA broadcast last night?" Tala spoke out from his spot by the door, breaking the silence. No answer came but the look on his team faces answered his question.

"They are in the tournament now and we are going to end up facing them eventually" he finished.

"When we do, we are going make them regret ever signing up" Kai's voice was cold. The team nodded in agreement and silence soon settled again, Kai's harsh words lingering in air. This subject had been on their mind ever since the finals of the Australian qualifying tournament ended last night. They had of course seen it on TV and Ozuma's description of the team he encountered came rushing back. From what little they saw of the matches; this team was clearly not kidding around.

You guys think Boris is involved with them? Bryan asked and looked around the room.

"wouldn't surprise me" Spencer answered.

"You remember what we said we would do if he shows up again" Tala asked, catching the attention of everyone in the room including Kai.

"It's not something one forgets" Bryan answered and a collective nod from the others said enough.

"The Semifinals will begin in fifteen minutes; all competitors please make your way to the stadium floor" The announcement cut off any further discussion on the subject. The champion team picked up their gear and made their way to the arena.

The crowd erupted in cheers when the Blitzkrieg Boys made their entrance, the fans had really warmed up to them after the last time they played here.

"The first match of the Semifinals will feature Kai and Spencer of the Blitzkrieg Boys battling it out for a spot in the finals"

At the announcement the team split up, Kai and Spencer made their way over to the dish while the rest of the team went to the stands. Kai and Spencer took their positions by the dish and a deafening silence settled in the large arena. A thick tension hung in the air as the two teammates stared each other down. Clicking their Beyblades in to place, the two teammates nodded to the judge who stood between them. The judge nodded back and raised his arm, beginning the countdown.

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LET IT RIP!

The crowd erupted once again in near deafening cheers when the match started. Dranzer and Seaborg met in the middle in a full-on collision. The shockwave that followed only succeeding in riling up the fans even more. Kai and Spencer matched each other's move perfectly as Dranzer and Seaborg moved around in the dish like two race cars trying to strike one another. Fire and water clashed in an impressive display of power. Spencer gritted his teeth as Kai unleashed even more of Dranzer's power, he could feel the temperature increasing and Seaborg's tidal waves quickly turning to steam. Dranzer was suddenly surrounded in a small tornado of fire as Kai called out the lesser version of his signature move.

"BLAZING GIGS!"

Spencer narrowed his eyes at his teammates attempt at finishing the battle early. Kai might have come along way since their last big battle in this arena, but Spencer was not about to give up without making him work for it.

"VODA IMPACT!"

Spencer released his own signature move just in the nick of time. Seaborg's massive Tsunami crashed with Dranzer's fire storm. The clash kicked up a whole lot of hot steam covering the arena, temporarily turning it into the world's largest sauna. The steam quickly dissipated, showing Spencer and Kai still going at it, trading hits in the middle of the arena. Spencer knew that he would not be able to keep going for much longer and Kai still looked as confident and strong as when the match started. Spencer felt his confidence slipping as Kai picked up the pace again, his attacks becoming faster and heavier.

"You are good Spencer, really good but this ends now" Kai dropped his scarf which hit the floor hard beside him. He gestured to Dranzer and called out his signature move once more.

"BLAZING GIGS TEMPEST!"

Hundreds of red phoenix feathers rained down from the sky. Spencer futilely tried to dodge them but was soon struck by one and locked down with five feathers holding Seaborg in place. Spencer could only watch as Kai's attack struck and sent his blade flying past him out of the dish. It was over. Spencer smiled and closed his eyes as the judge called the match. "at least I made him drop that damn thing and that will have to do for now"

With the first match of the semifinals over Kai and Spencer joined their team in their locker room once more "You both did well" Tala commended them when they returned

Kai nodded and sat down beside his captain and handed Dranzer to Ian for a routine checkup. "congratulations Spencer, you are one of the handful of bladers in the world who have managed push Kai to drop his scarf" Tala continued.

"Looks like training is working then" Spencer laughed and sat down next to Ian and placed Seaborg next to him. Tala was about to retort with comment on the amazing training schedule he had designed for the team when he was cut off by the intercom system announcing the next match. He sighed and stood up. He walked over to the bathroom door and banged hard on it.

"Bryan! Wipe your ass, our match starts in a few minutes"

"fuck off!" was all the redhead heard from inside.

"Just don't be late" Tala laughed as he left the locker room.

The semifinals soon commenced with Tala and Bryan battling it out for the chance to face Kai in the finals.

Biovolt Safe House, Eastern Europe

On the border between Ukraine and Russia near the city of Kharkiv stood a large warehouse in a remote area on the edge of a forest. It was once used by Biovolt as storage for weapons and other questionable contraband. Voltaire still had access to it. Ethan and his team now used it as their home base. They trained, slept and ate there. It had also been outfitted with a personal gym at Ethan's request.

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The sound of heavy plates moving around caught the attention of the teams only female member as she made her way down the hallway. She opened the door to the gym and found her captain working the bench press. She smiled and closed the door behind her. She walked over to him and watched him. When he was finished she checked the plates on the bar as Ethan sat up and grabbed his water bottle.

"My god… how much is on here?" she asked counting the plates.

"About 260 pounds" He answered and took a swig. "How is training going?" he asked.

"It's going well, Ryan and Alex are going at it now" she answered. "I finished my match with Ryan a few minutes ago, I can still only manage a tie against him"

"You need to build your strength" He said and gestured at the various training machines in the room. "When it comes to pure technical blading you have an edge on him. However, he is stronger…"

"Strength training huh? Is that your secret" she smirked at him.

He let out a slight chuckle "I wouldn't exactly call it a secret"

"I suppose I will have to add a few more gym sessions to my training schedule then"

"That would be wise" He sat back down. "I have one set left and then I am going to test all three of you"

"Got it captain" she did a salute and left the gym. Ethan shook his head but smiled, nonetheless. When Mila returned to the others their match was long since finished.

"You guys finished already" she asked in a somewhat mocking tone.

"Yep" Ryan chuckled "it doesn't take me long to beat Alex and that white noodle he calls a bit beast"

The owner of the "white noodle" answered the insult with a water bottle that hit his older teammate square in the face.

Before a full-on brawl could ensue, the doors opened once more, and Ethan stepped in. "Alright! It's time to see what you got" He said in a commanding tone. He took out his blade and launcher. "Alex! You are up first"

Ethan walked over to the large training dish and Alex made his way to the other side. "Now" he said and gave his youngest teammate a stern look "I want you to come at me with everything you have, do not hold back" Ethan clicked his black and gold colored beyblade in place and Alex followed suit with his white and blue blade.

"Are we using bit beasts or not" Alexander asked has he got in position.

"Everything you have Alex" Ethan repeated.

"got it"

Ethan signaled Ryan to begin the countdown. Ryan took his place between them and raised his arm.

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Ethan had his blade land in the middle of dish as Alexander sent his blade circling the outer rim. Breaking off Alexander dove in towards the middle and struck his captains blade as hard as he could. Ethan smirked has he stopped Alexanders blade dead in its tracks.

"Is that all you got Alex?"

"No, it's not" he said gritting his teeth. He stopped the attack and started circling his captain once more gaining momentum.

Mila was watching the match recording data when she felt the temperature in the room drop and she could now see her breath. "Looks like Alex is finally getting serious" As if on que Alex called out his bit beasts name and ordered for its signature move.

"GO ASEIR! ABSOLUTE ZERO!"

The room temperature dropped even further, and an icy wind howled. Alex beyblade gained a crystalized armor of solid ice and tripled its momentum. Leaving a trail of ice spikes behind it Aseir raced towards the black beyblade in the middle of the dish taking the form of a large white snake-like creature. It struck with terrible force, generating a decent shockwave that was followed by the Ethan's beyblade lighting up like star in response to the attack.

"well done Alex" Ethan commended his younger teammate has he held Aseir at bay. "you have grown quite strong, keep up your training" Ethan gestured to his beyblade and the glow increased dramatically. For a few seconds the entire room was illuminated. When the light disappeared, Alex found his blade lying at his feet undamaged. Picking it up he looked at his captain who gave him a reassuring nod and a thumbs up. With his match finished he sat down next to Mila who gave Aseir a checkup just be sure. Ryan was up next. Alexander leaned back anxious to see how well his big brother would fare against their captain.

Saint Shields Home Base, South America

Despite winning their qualifying tournament and securing a place in the tournament the mood among Saint Shields was somber. Their victory and any potential celebration were ruined by a BBA news broadcast from Sydney Australia that they happened to catch after the tournament. After returning home Ozuma had locked himself in his room for a few hours and when he eventually came back out, he had a plan.

"Guys… we have a serious problem" Ozuma looked around the makeshift living room. "Those bastards made it into the world champion ships, and we are headed for catastrophe..."

"understatement of the year" Mariam grumbled.

"Do you really think they would try something at the world champion ships" Dunga asked. "I mean they might be bad, but I don't think are dumb enough to expose themselves in front of the entire world"

"Maybe… maybe not. However, I am not going to take that chance and end up watching one of you getting seriously hurt or worse" Ozuma answered.

What are we going to do about it then? Joseph asked and sat up.

We have a little more than three months left before the world championships kicks off and we are going to track them down and make sure they are in no shape to compete" Ozuma finished laying out his plan. It is not honorable, not honorable at all… but it's necessary...

"How exactly are we going to find them?" Mariam asked, "I mean, were do we even start?"

"I have a few ideas" Ozuma answered and stood up "but we need to amp up our training. As much as I hate them, they are no joke. We need to be at the top of our game"

"So that means more training then?" Mariam sighed.

"Bright and early tomorrow morning" Ozumas said and opened his bedroom door "get some rest now, you will need it"

Soon after the rest of the Saint Shields took their leaders advice. And the old warehouse went quiet. With what laid ahead they would need all the strength they could get.

Not longest chapter and more than a year since the last update… I know… is suck. Second bit beast of my OC team revealed, and it is (in my opinion) a really cool one. As always, reviews are awesome, and I will see you next time.