Tyson Interviews The Fanfiction Community
NoEarlyBird~

Pulsing onto the stage like a king who loved the audience, the host bowed respectfully to his encouraging crowd. "I know I know, it's been over a week." Tyson announced confidently, "But I am back today, on this fine summer day, with a brand new guest, who I have been eager to interview. Ladies and gents, please welcome, the enthusiastic, NoEarlyBird!" He then shifted across the stage to his seat as his guest casually walked on the stage with a slight nervous gesture filling her cheeks.

"Hello! Thank you for having me." She spoke out as she too sat down in the seat facing Tyson. "Wow."

"It's amazing to have you here dude. So, come on NoEarlyBird, who are you? And what brings you to the beyblade fanfiction community?" The host paused to wriggle his eyebrows, "Tell everyone that you came here for me."

Despite that this was a teasingly quiet whisper, a few members of the front row began chuckling at his cheekiness and this made Tyson smile – he loved the idea of making people feel good.

"What other reason could I possibly have? ;) Well, hi everyone, I'm Fran and in real life I'm a law student. Law school is what brought me back to the world of fanfiction - I needed a stress reliever

and writing worked wonderfully!"

"Smooth." Tyson winked back as he sat up straight in his chair, "I don't doubt for a second that many people who are reading this have stumbled across your work because you have blended into the community like you have been there for years. So what tip would you give to new authors who are stepping on the scene, feeling unsure as to what they should write? I mean, you have introduced yaoi to people who never even considered it, how do you do that?"

"I'd say write whatever comes to your mind. If you have an idea you really like, just put it into words - most likely there's someone out there who will like it, too. That's what I do :)."

Nodding, the retired champion was so intrigued by the short n sweet answer; it was so motivating yet to the point. "That's fair enough. So who inspired you the most in the fanfiction community? AKA, who is your favourite author?" Tyson couldn't wait to ask the young brunette who her favourite beyblader was.

"There's many great authors out there, but I guess who's really inspiring is - and don't roll your eyes on me, Tyson - Little A Granger. It's not only what she writes about - like, everything there is, but still no two stories are alike. It's the fact that talking to her is always inspiring and gets my imagination going. I also love the work of ForeverFalling86. Her writing is magnificent, but I'm afraid she's not actively writing anymore."

Tyson released his script cards into his lap and he skimmed his chestnut brown eyes over to his producer who was standing nearby the camera crew. "Oh man, I think her eyes are watering. Ann, what do you have to say to that?" He asked looking amazed.

"I am a little emotional anyways, forgive me." The blonde authoress laughed as she fanned her orange hands in front of her watering eyes, "I don't wanna spoil my make up. But Fran is amazing, she has such a lively touch that not many authors have, that's why I am so drawn to her. Plus she is such a babe of a friend to have. I wouldn't know what to do without her now. But bragging rights! Boom!"

Suddenly everyone chuckled and Tyson playfully rolled his eyes, "Her ego will be bigger than the world for 10 minutes. But moving on..." He picked up his script cards and read out the next question, "So now we know who your favourite authors are, what is your favourite fanfic to read?"

"Lent by Little A Granger - everybody loved to see you suffer Tyson. ;) I also enjoyed "Twenty one? And Cat socks?" by TorchPegasus immensely and what really cracked me up were "BLITZKRIEG BAD BOYZ" by kehr, "Darkened Night" by ForeverFalling89 and "Max's Road Rage," by Rapid P. Saiko."

"So you are a big fan of comedy? Wow, there you have it guys." The Dragoon wielder looked straight into the centre of the camera as he spoke his words of wisedom, "If you want NoEarlyBird to read your work, then write a comedy…. Who is TorchPegasus?"

Looking up from her iPad pro, the producer nervously smiled, "Erm, Tyson, it's my boyfriend, EllisJamesx. He's changed his username…." Giggled Ann as she turned her large iPad around to show the beyblade star.

"Damn. Is he going through a phase like you did?"

"Focus on your guest Granger." Ann huffed wishing she could hide away in the crowd, "He always likes to pick a fight."

"Ohhh, it's like that." Tyson shrugged it off and skimmed his eyes over his script card, "I don't know why I look at these anymore, they all follow the same patterned questions. I'm gonna try and wing it."

The host then tossed his cards aside and leaned forwards to pick up his glass of water from the glass table, "So Fran, let's get into all the filthy gossip. Who is your favourite beyblade character?" He then took a light sip of his refreshing drink.

Squinting and cringing with guilty, the authoress did the right thing and told Tyson straight. "Don't take this the wrong way Tyson, I think you're great and all, but…" She paused to avoid the eye contact, "I'm gonna have to go with Kai as my favourite." Fran felt uncomfortable, but she took it all on the chin.

However, Tyson didn't take it well. His jaw reached the floor and his eyes widened, "Uh… You sound like a girl who is rejecting a guy." He blinked when the audience burst into fits of laughter.

Chuckling slightly, the guest attempted to lighten his mood with this sweet comment, "Hey, you and Tala can share second place? :D" She then placed her hand over her mouth when Tyson's reaction grew even more negative.

'I thought his ego could take that damage?' - Fran thought to herself, keeping her lips sealed about that.

"You even have a second place? Hold up." Tyson dropped his cup onto the table and cleared his throat, "Are you trying to tell me that you have a top 10 or something?"

"Hm, not in a fix order, no. But I could come up with ten characters I like. I mean, look around you, there's plenty of amazing people to chose from!"

Tyson knew where this was going, so he didn't refused to approach the fine line. Instead he just gazed his chestnut brown eyes around the audience and he stuck up his thumb, "And they better believe it too." He proudly spoke with the audience clapping at the pair.

"Damn, you would be an amazing host Fran, we should so do a spin off sometime." He enjoyed how the pair bounced off eachother, "But back to the interview, which beyblader would you compare yourself to be similar to?"

"Haha I'll hold you to that. I'd say me and Ray are pretty similar."

"You and Rei? Wow, a Tyson and Rei hosting the show. Imagine the headlines." The Japanese male then asked, "So other than writing Fran, what else do you do to pass the time? Do you blade?"

"We'd easily make the front page! No, I'm going to stick with watching you guys blade and write about it. Other than that I do quite a lot of things I do in my spare time: I like to go out with my friends or just cook together and then have a lazy movie night... I love to bake or to curl up with a nice cup of tea and a good book, to go to Aikido practice or sometimes even to sit down and play the piano or sketch. There you have it - it never get's boring in the life of NoEarlyBird. ;)."

"We would be on billboards and skyscrapers. Hey, we could do our own cooking show if you cook too! Rei will be so flattered if we dedicate it to him." The champion winked, "Now, if you were to join a beyblade team, which one would you see yourself fitting in with?"

"I'm sure I'd have a lot of fun on your team, but since I don't blade and the Bladebreakers already have a coach I'd bee like a fifth wheel. Maybe the Blitzkrieg Boys have a spot for me - they could really use someone to look out for them and occasionally tell them to get their shit together, don't you think? I'm currently sharing the apartment with two guys and I'm pretty sure I could handle two more. ;)"

"I will put in a kind word for you with Kai." Tyson muttered under his breath so she could hear, "I will train you. I mean look how good Diachi turned out with my training..." He paused when the producer cleared her throat, suddenly he realised that he needed to divert his brain back to the interview, "Oh okay. Let's ask you one awkward question as we end this. If you could date a fanfiction author, whom would it be?"

"Oh I can't possibly answer this - I've already found my prince charming. Also, the only male authors I know of are torchpegasus, who's taken, and MasKaiHilFantic ...and didn't you just try to play matchmaker for him the other day? Wow, we girls really run this world, huh?"

Laughing at the authoress, Tyson reached out his hand to shake hers and he smiled warmly, "That almost sounded like something Hilary would say. Ladies and gentlemen, NoEarlyBird." He finished the interview and waved his free hand to the crowd who were applauding the host and his entertaining guest.

"Thank you very much for having me - it was and honor and a pleasure to be here!" The authoress waved too as the cameras then cut. "Phew!"

A/N: NoEarlyBird, I am so satisfied with this fic now I have got my hands on you xD. You are just amazing and I admire your work so much like a fangirl. So I can die a happy girl knowing you are featured in this. Thank you so much for your support, advice and time in these past few weeks, you are a true friend, a Rei :) - Granger~