There is a little action in this chapter and there are no lemons in this chapter.
I don't know whether the attacks are correct but anyway, does it really matter? Enjoy this chapter, because I enjoyed writing it.
Chapter 15 – I am the darkness
Thursday morning finally approached. Solange and Tala were still in bed in their hotel room but have to get ready because the red haired Russian and his best friend are fighting today. "I wonder how your brother slept knowing he gets to fight Brooklyn today."
"I am sure he slept just as well as us, I mean, he gets laid every night so maybe he didn't even bother to think about Brooklyn while he has his naked fiancée with him."
"Yeah, probably but all I know is I slept divine."
"Really, and how come?"
"Well," Tala turned Solange onto her back and started teasingly kissing her neck while he spoke in a huskily voice, "I had the most awesome time of my life with this one of a kind women who I would not mind repeating last night's actions with, right here, right now."
"Maybe if you ask and treat her nice I am sure she will gladly join you in that adventure." Tala and Solange started to kiss which soon deepened and then it finally led to them making love again."
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"Are you excited Kai?"
"Hn."
"Of course you are; I would be. At least I get to battle again tomorrow, I can hardly wait!" Tyson was too active for Kai's liking. The two-toned slate hair teen was sitting at the kitchen counter along with Max, Tyson, Ray and Kenny and even though he will not admit it, but Kai appreciated these moments with his former team mates, despite being his usual cold-self in their presence but that his how they came to know him. They all were enjoying a cup of coffee and they were already all set to go to the stadium. They agreed to leave in about 40 minute's time. Kai will join the rest of his team at the stadium. It has been agreed that Tala will face Garland and Kai will face Brooklyn. Kai has some interesting plans for Brooklyn that he has not shared with anyone, not even Cindy. Today everyone will see just how dangerous and deadly he, Kai Hiwatari, can get and it will not be a pretty sight.
Kai will drive to the stadium along with his former team mates. Cindy will be leaving with his parents and Solange will meet everyone at the stadium seeing as she has spend the night with Tala.
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"So it is agreed Garland, I will face Kai and you will face Tala. I think you should go up first; I want to humiliate Kai in front of everyone he knows."
"You know that Kai probably feels the exact same way right?"
"I don't doubt that for one second; it just adds to the emotions and the stronger the emotions, the more intense the battle will be. I know for a fact Kai will not disappoint me and will give me a worthy fight, just too bad that I have to destroy him completely in the end. With me and Zeus, Kai and that fire tweety bird will be lucky if they come out of the battle in one piece because I have no intentions to be subtle with my attacks. I want to destroy him and prove to him once and for all that I am superior and will remain superior."
"While you do that, I will destroy that red head freak, Tala. Today both of us will crush our enemies and the world will know our power."
"Cheers to that my friend." Brooklyn and Garland clinked their coffee mugs with each other as they continue to enjoy their breakfast in a cafe near the stadium that they soon will be fighting in.
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The Blitzkrieg Boys are in their locker room, waiting to be called to the stadium. Kai has been more quiet than usual but his team mates knew better than to pester him about it. The two toned blue hair teen stood in his famous pose, against the wall, arms crossed over his chest and eyes closed. Kai did not even listen to how his team mates were ranting on how they are going to obliterate the Royal Unicorns, more specifically, Brooklyn and Garland; they had no problem with Mystel or Ming-Ming, only their two obnoxious team mates.
"The Blitzkrieg Boys and Royal Unicorns, please make your way over to the stadium." The announcement finally came which they all anxiously were waiting for. "Time to destroy, boys," Kai pushed himself from the wall and walked passed his team mates without even glancing their way. It was obvious Kai was focused and this worried Tala a bit. Kai made it clear on Monday that he is going to destroy Brooklyn Masefield and to what lengths his friend is going, he is almost too afraid to think of it. Tala, Bryan and Spencer left their locker room after Kai and soon were greeted with thousands of screaming fans. As The Blitzkrieg Boys emerged from their corridor, so did the Royal Unicorns from their corridor, situated at the opposite side of the stadium. Brooklyn and Kai's eyes locked on each other and if looks could kill, they both would have been covered in blood by now. Each team sat down at their bench.
DJ came on to address the crowd. "Welcome back all you crazy beyblade freaks and I am just so thrilled you all could make it to the semi-finals! Are you guys ready for some mind-blowing action?!" The spectators went crazy, indicating they all are ready for the battles to begin.
"Welcome all our viewers at home; I am AJ Topper along with my very trustworthy partner, Brad Best, and we are live from the semi-finals where the Royal Unicorns will be facing The Blitzkrieg Boys and we can guarantee some nerve wrecking action today, or what do you say Brad?"
"Welcome everyone and I have to agree with you on that one AJ; both these teams are a force to be reckoned with. We are not sure which opponents will exactly be battling today but it does not matter as they all are excellent fighters. The closer we get to the final match, the tougher the teams get and that is what it is about in the end, to see who is the strongest of them all. Now without any further a due, let's get this show on the road." DJ was dressed in traditional Russian clothes and as hyperactive as always.
"All right Royal Unicorns, who is your first fighter?" Garland stood and with a very self satisfying smirk walked over to the dish area. Before DJ could ask The Blitzkrieg Boys their choice, Tala was already on his way up to the dish.
"I hope your mother brought enough tissues to wipe the tears from your eyes when I humiliate you in front of everyone Tala."
"You poor thing, still living in that fantasy world where you think you can actually beat me, in anything. It must suck when you are not in tune with reality." Garland's smirk disappeared as Tala's one grew. "Ah, did I say something that made you unhappy?"
"Let's just blade, you idiot," Garland was clearly pissed and Tala enjoyed working up Garland like that.
"Alright bladers, take your positions." Tala and Garland got their launchers ready and came into position to launch. The dish they will be fighting in is like a mini Paris, complete with the Eiffel tower and all the other historic buildings. The two were ready on the platforms that moved open just a few seconds ago. "Three...two...one...Let it rip!" Both blades landed at the same time on the ground and were released with an incredible force. They did not waste time and both blades started attacking each other full force.
"What do you think Kenny?"
"It is still too early to tell who is going to win Max, but according to these readings they both are so far evenly matched."
"Alright, that means this is going to be an intense battle!" Tyson was standing on his seat and air punching. "Go Tala!"
Tala did not hear Tyson cheering him on, in fact he could not hear any distinct voices or sounds as the crowd were going mad, but it didn't matter to him; all he is focused on is his battle and is determined to wipe the floor with Garland, it won't be easy but that is the thrill of it all. Garland was also focused on the two blades attacking each other beneath where he was standing. 'I have to beat that redhead, I just have to. This isn't just about some idiotic rivalry, it is about proving to my parents that I didn't make a mistake in becoming a professional in this sport; this match will show them once and for all that they can be proud of me; if I don't win then there is no use in me returning home; I will not be able to take their disappointment in me anymore. This is for you mom and dad!'
"Apollon! Rise my beast!" Garland called his bit-beast and it emerged from its bit chip in all its glory. Tala soon followed him and called out his bit-beast, Wolborg. Everyone was captivated by both majestic beasts as they both looked exquisite.
"Wolborg, blizzard attack!" "Apollon, radiant thunder attack!" The attack that Tala commanded was one that involved ice crystals attacking Apollon with an incredible strong wind; if that attack was used on a human, his skin would be covered in hundreds of small and bleeding cuts. Apollon called out as it was caught up in the storm before it could attack Wolborg.
"Apollon, radiant thunder attack!" Garland commanded the same attack again and the beast finally could break through to attack Wolborg. Multiple lightning strikes emitted from its wings, all striking Wolborg simultaneously, causing the wolf bit-beast to howl out in pain. Garland looked at Tala and smiled a sly smile at the red head. Tala will not admit it now but now Garland was getting under his skin but this battle is far from over.
"Wolborg, botalog attack!" The wolf's fur started to form an ice barrier around its body and it no longer could feel the painful lightning strikes onto its body. Garland's sly smile disappeared after witnessing this attack from Tala's bit-beast but he also still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Tala called back his blade and came to a standstill at the edge, just spinning, waiting to attack. 'What are you planning you redhead? Do you really think I will fall into your trap to attack first? You must be dumber than I thought.' 'The idiot probably thinks I expect him to attack first; little does he know that I am definitely going to be the one to attack first.' Tala's blade started to move to the side; Wolborg started to side-step Apollon. Just like a predator stalking its prey from the side, looking for the best place to attack from to go in for the kill. Garland does not know how wolves work which is perfect for Tala.
Kai would focus on the match and then he and Brooklyn would glare at each other from opposite sides. 'Enjoy your mentality Brooklyn. When I am done with you, you will have the thinking ability of a three year old toddler.'
'Keep glaring Kai, my darkness will destroy you. I will destroy you and your bit-beast; no one can defeat the darkness that I posses.'
Garland watched as Wolborg was side-stepping Apollon. Tala then whispered his next attack, so soft that only Wolborg will hear it with his peak hearing. "Snow meteor attack." And then the wolf went in for the kill, attacking Apollon, going for its neck. The wolf successfully grabbed the others' neck and threw it onto its back; Apollon was screeching and kicking, struggling to get out of Wolborg's attack but with no success. The wolf started to wrestle Apollon, shaking it around like it was a plaything that it wants to destroy. Garland could feel his beast's pain and it was hard for him to watch it but he can still make it.
"Harmonising attack!" Apollon opened up its wings and a bright light was immediately radiated from its wings. Everyone in the stadium had to shield their eyes. Wolborg was also blinded by the light and released Apollon. The beast quickly regained its composure and it was pissed. It then immediately went for Wolborg, attacking full force. Both Tala and Garland were pushed back by the immediate force when Apollon attacked Wolborg. Tala could also feel in his body that it was a very strong attack. "Hang on Wolborg, we can beat him!"
Kenny was busy analysing the data and looked slightly worried. "What's wrong chief?"
"It's just...err...according to the statistics, Tala is the weaker opponent."
"What? That can't be right."
"Tyson, it can be possible; remember when I fought Garland in the park last week, he didn't even attempt to fight me with his full power and he beat me real bad so I kind of have to agree with the analysis. I know it is hard because we became friends with him and the rest but so far Kenny has always been spot on with his analysis." Tyson suddenly looked very down in the dumps.
"Maybe he can still turn it around; we just have to believe that he will win." Even though Tyson said it, he himself started to doubt Tala's ability to win.
Tala's team mates, however, didn't seem bothered at all. It may seem like Garland is stronger than Tala at the moment but the Russian born blader is lethal and usually waits till the end, just when his opponent thinks he has won, Tala comes out and destroys them; Tala lives for the surprise attack, it is his own addiction that he has come to love in this sport. "How long do you think Tala is going to keep messing with Garland?"
"Being the sadistic bastard he is, I would say until the very end, when he has totally worn himself out and Garland, and by the look of things, that is still going to take some time." Kai did not join in the conversation between Bryan and Spencer; all he wanted was the match to finish so that he can finally face Brooklyn and destroy him.
"I am very impressed Garland, I guess you are not completely the loser I thought you were."
"If I didn't know you so well red, I would have taken that as a compliment but let's leave the talking to our blades." Tala just smirked at Garland. "Wolborg, attack!"
"Apollon attack!" The beasts and blades headed for each other again at full force and the force that was created was enough to crack the platform on which Garland was standing; luckily for him it seem that it will hold until the end of the match as long as it does not go through such a forceful impact again.
"Wolborg, blizzard attack!" Tala commanded the same attack he did earlier and many ice crystals attacked Apollon, causing the beast to call out in pain again.
"Enough! Apollon, combined radiant thunder and harmonising lighting attack!" Again everyone in the stadium had to shield their eyes against the bright light, but what was different is that as Wolborg had its eyes closed, it was attacked again with the lightning strikes from before, resulting him howling again in pain but it could not attack back as it could not see Apollon. Tala was getting frustrated and knew that even though he doesn't want to do it, he has to end the battle, for the sake of his beast and blade.
"Let's finish this Garland!"
"Bring it red! Apollon, retreat!" Everyone could open their eyes again as the blades and beasts retreated from each other. On ground Tala and Garland glared at each other; above them were their two beasts, also glaring each other, waiting for the big attack.
"Whow!"
"What is it chief?"
"Tala's power just peaked incredibly, he seems very mad."
"Alright! Go get him Tala!"
Tala still could not hear Tyson and his ranting, he was too focused on which way will be the best to destroy Garland. "Wolborg attack full force!"
"Apollon, attack with everything you got!" The blades and beasts headed for each other head on, and when they collided, a thick cloud of dust was formed, making it impossible to see what was going on in the stadium, although the sound of two blades clashing against each other could be heard clearly. The smoke finally cleared with the help of the air conditioners being put on full and everyone could clearly see the blades grinding against each other. Sparks were flying from the blades as they collided with each other; the beasts were also in a constant battle with neither of them showing any sign of surrendering.
"Wolborg, novae rog!" Tala called his final attack and so did Garland.
"Apollon, poetic sunrays!" Fire and ice against each other as Tala's attack involved lots of huge ice bolders and Garland's attack involved two thick lighting strikes with heat equivalent to that of the sun. It was a brutal attack on both beasts. However, Tala was smart and allowed Garland to strike first because what his opponent did not know is that Tala silently whispered to Wolborg the attack that formed a shield around its body so that it was not hit with the lighting. Wolborg pretended to be hit but the moment it was over, it made its move. It blew out a strong blizzard of ice crystals towards Apollon, causing the beast to be caught in an icicle and when it could not move anymore, Wolborg attacked the beast full force, shattering it into hundreds of pieces and then it was all over, Garland dropped to his knees, shocked that he had lost.
"And Tala is the winner!"
Tyson was jumping on his seat up and down out of excitement. "You go Tala! Awesome battle! Whoo hoo!" Tala retrieved his blade and just smirked at Garland and went back to his team mates. Bryan and Spencer nodded their heads at him, indicating that he did good; Kai did not even acknowledge Tala, but this did not bother the red head. He knew Kai was focused on destroying Brooklyn which will be shortly after they announced another 30 minute break before the next battle. It if was up to Kai, they would have already started but the damage first has to be repaired.
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"Will our next two opponents please make their way over to the dish?!" Brooklyn and Kai approached the dish, and both looked very focused on destroying one another. "Are you boys ready?" The two just nodded their heads. "Alright, three...two...one...let it rip!" The moment both blades were released from their launchers, everyone gasped at the force that was released from both blades.
"I...I have never felt that kind of power coming from Kai."
"Me neither Tyson, it is like I am only seeing him battling now for the first time."
"You guys, the readings I am getting from both blades are, well, unexplainable."
"What do you mean chief?"
"I have never seen readings like this, I have never even heard of it. If I didn't have such modern laptop, I am sure it would have totally crashed. Guys, those two mean business. This battle is definitely going to go in the history books."
"Yeah, go Kai!"
Both black and blue blades attacked each other immediately. The dish was just a regular dish, except for the fact that it was huge and they were standing on platforms raised above the dish. The two bladers so far haven't said a word to each other; they are letting their blades do the talking. The area below the blades were starting to crack, exposing the ground beneath but it did not seem to bother any of the two boys as they kept on attacking each other, without giving the other one a chance to pull away or call out his bit beast. Sparks were flying and strong gushes of wind were released constantly from the dish area. Both Brooklyn and Kai's hair were waving in the wind but neither cared; they continued looking at each other straight in the eye, not even glancing in the dish, almost like they were controlling it with their minds.
After about seven minutes since the battle has started, Brooklyn was the first to break the silence. "I am impressed Kai, for lasting so long but I have to break the bad news to you, after this, your precious Dranzer will be no more." Kai remained very calm and replied in a very calm voice.
"It is not Dranzer's time to go, Brooklyn."
"We'll see about that Kai. Rise my beast!" Brooklyn called out Zeus and when his bit-beast was released, everyone was in awe over the beauty of the beast. It was enormous with its centaur body and huge black wings. Its eyes were glowing red and all the gems on its head were also all glowing. The beast stood proud with its chest firm; its red eyes glaring at Kai. The blue haired boy just glared back at Zeus, feeling the darkness radiating from the magnificent beast. "You should feel honoured that a beauty like Zeus will even consider wasting its time on destroying your Dranzer." Kai just sighed and looked from Zeus to Brooklyn.
"Clearly you haven't heard me the first time Brooklyn, so I will say it again. It is not Dranzer's time to go." Kai turned back to glare at Zeus and then he finally made the move to call out his phoenix. "Dranzer, rise my phoenix!" The stadium was filled with a red warm light as a beautiful red phoenix emerged from her bit chip. With her beautiful red wings and golden mane hair and green eyes, she was a beauty in a whole different class. With her three long tails flowing eloquently behind her, she was a sight that will be welcomed any time of any day. The heat radiated through the whole stadium and people couldn't decide on which beast was more magnificent: Zeus or Dranzer.
Even though Dranzer was a bit smaller than Zeus, the firing phoenix didn't seem bothered at all; just like her master, she is not afraid of anything. "Now that you have finally decided to release the fire breathing turkey of you, what do you say we get this show on the road?"
"Fine by me, and just a little warning Brooklyn, you will pay for your comment about my phoenix. I didn't insult your beast so do not insult mine." Brooklyn just gave Kai a very sly smile, indicating that he does not care that his comment has offended Kai.
'Young Kai, what do you think?'
'Dranzer, for now we will give them all we got but in the end...we both know who to call if we want to finish them off once and for all. Are you up to it my phoenix?'
'I am by your side until the end my young master, as long as they do not take over now. Their time has not come yet.'
'I would hope so. I will give you the signal my phoenix and then you can make the call.'
'Agreed my young master.' 'Let's get started my loyal companion.' Kai saw in his mind how his phoenix nodded her head and then she opened her enormous wings, indicating she is ready. "Dranzer, attack!"
"Finally. Zeus, destroy them!"
Both blades and beasts went for each other head on and the moment they collided, another strong gush of wind was released from the dish which went right through the stadium, blowing any lose papers all over the place. The cracks that were formed earlier have been totally opened; the platform keeping the ground in check was being demolished as the blades collided with each other over and over again. Neither of the two opponents has called out any special attacks on each other so far which had Kenny a bit concerned. "According to my analysis, Brooklyn is five time stronger than Kai at this moment."
"Are you serious?"
"Afraid so; if Kai doesn't call an attack soon, he might lose against Brooklyn." 'Come on Kai, I have faith in you my friend.' Ray seemed slightly worried about what Kenny just told them but will not say it out loud.
'No matter what attack Kai decides to use on me, I will just throw it back at him, well, the dark version of it anyway.'
"Dranzer, flame sabre attack!" Dranzer obeyed her master; she flew from up into the air and when she was a respectable distance away from Zeus, she opened her wings and small fire darts were released from her wings, all heading for Zeus at the same time.
'You know what to do my dark beast.' Zeus stood its ground and just when the fire darts were a few inches away from its body, they stopped in mid-air and all changed to the colour black. They changed direction and headed back to Dranzer and before she could dodge them, the black darts attacked her, causing her to call out in pain. This infuriated Kai; he knew Brooklyn loves to use his opponent's attacks against themselves but that was low.
'Don't worry my phoenix, we will get them.' Dranzer looked at her master and he could see in her eyes that she is not defeated that easily; they are only starting now. Dranzer flew up higher, until the very top of the stadium and then she dived towards Zeus with an incredible speed. The bit-beast of darkness also opened its enormous wings and took flight towards Dranzer and just as the two beasts was about to collide, Dranzer burst into a ball of flames and hit Zeus full force on its chest, sending the beast to plummet to the ground. The impact caused the entire lower platform to explode; Kai and Brooklyn had to jump from the two platforms they were standing on. The whole dish area was destroyed but surprisingly, Zeus was fine, pissed but fine. It could not use that attack against Dranzer and Brooklyn was forced to call out an attack of his own. "Holy despell!"
The moment Tyson heard Brooklyn call out that attack, he knew Kai was in trouble as he remembered what happened to him in the park the previous week. "Kai! Hey Kai, watch out for that attack!" Kai could not hear Tyson's yelling but it was not needed; he knew that attack very well. Kai watched as the darkness took hold of him and Dranzer but he didn't seem worried at all as he allowed it to consume himself and his phoenix. Dranzer also stood her ground, allowing the darkness the swallow up them both. In a matter of a few seconds, they both were consumed completely by the darkness, causing panic throughout the entire stadium.
"I am still getting readings from Kai and Dranzer but they are very, very low."
"You have seen what that attack did to me; I just hope Kai and Dranzer are alright." Brooklyn started laughing, getting ready to call back Zeus when he suddenly heard a very sadistic laugh. "What the..." Before he could finish his sentence, the darkness that surrounded Kai and Dranzer exploded. And there Kai stood, arms crossed with a very self-satisfying smirk on his face, and behind him stood Dranzer, tall and proud and she looked furious. "But...but how? No one has ever beaten that attack?!"
"Clearly you have a hearing problem Brooklyn, or you really are as stupid as I thought you were; I have said it before, twice and now I will say it again: It is not Dranzer's time to go; now how about we start with the real battle; Dranzer, volcano storm attack!"
"Fine, but you and that bird are soon history! Zeus! Counter attack!" The stadium suddenly started heating up very fast as Dranzer prepared for her next attack. She flew up into the air with Zeus right after her. She made a very sharp turn at the end and then headed full force again for Zeus but instead of forming into a fire ball again, she opened her golden beak and lava was shot from her beak. Zeus had to dodge and the floor next to the dish was hit with the lava which immediately melted the floor, the area right between the two fighting teams to be more exact and even though they didn't voice their opinion, The Blitzkrieg Boys were kind of worried of the attack that did not stay in the confinements of the dish. Tala looked over at Solange and Cindy and both of the young ladies had worried expressions but Tala is not allowed to leave his bench, if he could he would have assured them that everything will be fine, if only he could believe it himself. His fear for his best friend has returned and he just knew something horrible is going to happen to Brooklyn.
"Whow, this battle is starting to get dangerous. Those two should really control their beasts."
"I agree Brad, but this is what it is all about, all the adrenaline and I am sure neither Brooklyn nor Kai will let innocent people get hurt." "I really hope so AJ."
"Now we are talking!" Kenny sounded very excited. "Kai's readings are off the charts. I can gladly say he is back!" Now it was the glass-wearing boy who was air punching.
"Smart move, I'll give you that, but I too can mimic that move Kai."
"You are so lame Brooklyn, why can't you just use your own moves."
"I don't need to waste my attacks on weaklings like you, I like it more destroying you with your own attacks! Zeus, counter attack now!" Now it was the black centaur looking beast's turn to attack and black matter erupted from its mouth towards Dranzer which she flawlessly evaded. The black matter headed to one of the walls and the spectators in their section had to scurry to their feet to avoid the matter landing on them. The wall had a hole in it as it melted.
"Oh my, this is getting very dangerous. I think we must stop that battle before someone gets hurt."
"Mr Dickenson, I understand your concern but if you interfere now, these fans will cause a riot, just look at them, even those that had to run, they are still cheering. Let's wait it out for some time before we interfere."
"Oh alright, I just hope no one gets hurt."
"You really are more pathetic than I originally thought, Brooklyn." Brooklyn and Kai glared at each other and then they both smirked. 'Why the hell is that boy smiling? Now is not the time to smile Kai.' Tala did not know what to make of what was happening in front of him. "Why don't you make the first move, Brooklyn, you know, just to prove to me wrong in saying that you are pathetic?"
"You asked for it; Zeus, dive my dark beast." Brooklyn said it in almost a whisper. Zeus immediately jumped into the air and with incredible force, dove straight into the ground, shaking the whole stadium. Dark mist formed all around the area where Zeus dove into the ground. Half a minute has passed and still no sign of a beast or blade and then all of a sudden, the ground exploded, debris flying everywhere. Before Kai or Dranzer realised what had just happened, Kai heard Dranzer crying and when the black mist cleared, he saw that Zeus was on top Dranzer, biting and tearing at her wings.
"Dranzer!" Kai could feel everything his phoenix felt and soon blood started dripping down his arms.
"Kai is hurt!" Cindy couldn't help but yell out as soon as she saw the blood on Kai.
'Hang in my phoenix, we will get through this.' 'We will my master, just give me some time.' Zeus continued attacking Dranzer while Kai just stood there, watching with anger and pain on his face. Brooklyn started laughing hysterically.
"The poor fire turkey is getting her ass kicked. I believe I am going to take part in the American tradition called `Thanksgiving`. Care to join me Kai? I am sure roasted phoenix will taste divine, seeing as it is a mystical creature." Kai could feel his anger rising and rising, his blood boiling.
'Dranzer, blazing gig, full force, now!' Dranzer obeyed her master's attack and then she exploded into blue flames, sending Zeus flying through the air, landing on its back, causing cracks in the ground. He quickly got his balance but as soon as it got on its legs, Dranzer attacked it, going right through it. Zeus screamed out in pain, causing Brooklyn also to scream as it felt like Dranzer also went right through him. 'You did good my friend; I guess it is time Dranzer, make the call.'
'We will see each other soon, my young master.' While Zeus was trying to recover from Dranzer's latest attack, the phoenix landed right in the middle of the destroyed dish. Opening her wings, she started to call out while she flapped her wings a few times. When she was done, she and Kai looked at each other and both nodded their heads at each other.
Kenny was still analysing the data on the attack that just happened when his laptop just went completely black. "Hey, what's the big idea?! Come on, don't crash on me now, please, please."
"Maybe it's just a glitch chief."
"This has never happened before." While Kenny was struggling with his computer, Zeus finally got up and darkness radiated from him, both him and Brooklyn.
"Enough of these childish games; now I am finishing you and that overgrown pain in the ass bird for good."
"Bring it."
"King of darkness." Only Kai could hear what Brooklyn just said and he knew that was Brooklyn's most powerful and dangerous attack and he was ready for it. Black clouds started to form behind Brooklyn and around Zeus as the beast grew in size, but what no one noticed, were the small black flames forming all around the area where both bladers and their beasts were. Whether it was from Zeus, it was not clear. Kai and Dranzer stood their ground as the mist quickly made its way over and around them.
"Finally!" Kenny succeeded in getting his laptop back on line and just in time to see how Kai's stats were falling. "This is bad, very bad guys."
"Tell me about it, I don't need a computer to tell me Kai is in trouble."
"Max, I am shocked to hear you speak like that. You are usually the one that is always optimistic."
"Can't argue against the facts Ray."
Cindy along with everyone else was really scared and worried as they watched Kai being absorbed into the black clouds. Solange had to grab hold of Cindy when she jumped up to run to the stage the moment Kai and Dranzer disappeared completely. "Kai!"
"Finish them Zeus!" Zeus opened its huge black wings and took flight towards the black cloud with incredible power and the moment he collided with the black cloud, there was another enormous explosion. Everyone had to shield their faces from the debris that was flying everywhere. The smoke slowly cleared; many gasped as they saw Brooklyn standing there with Zeus behind him, smiling a smile only a winner can manage to smile. No one knew whether they should start applauding or not.
"Kai! Kai!" Solange had a difficult time in holding back Cindy as she just wanted to run to the stadium.
"Cindy, please, I am sure Kai is fine. You have to calm down, please!" Tala just watched as Brooklyn stood there with his smug smile on his face. Kai's side was still covered with smoke but not for long; everyone heard a chuckle from within the smoke and soon it was revealed to be Kai and he was perfectly fine. Cindy stopped struggling against Solange as soon as she heard her fiancé's voice.
"I am very impressed Brooklyn, I also thought for a moment that you had me but I guess I was wrong." Something was very different about Kai, his eye colour was crimson and he looked much more toned, more than he already was. Brooklyn was shocked and could not find any words to say. Tala started feeling very nauseous when he saw Kai. 'That is not Kai.' Kai was standing with his arms crossed over his broad chest, smirking at Brooklyn.
"How...how is...this possible? You should have been done for." Kai pinched the bridge of his nose with his eyes closed.
"Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn," Kai said while shaking his head from side to side, as if he has lost all hope in the poor soul. "This is the last time I am going to say this so listen: IT IS NOT DRANZER'S TIME TO GO. Now it is my turn to play. You may have the power of the darkness but," and with a sneer on his face, Kai looked Brooklyn straight in the eye when he spoke the next words. "I am the darkness." With a flick of the wrist, the small black flames that have been prickling all around the dish area, exploded into high black flames, trapping Brooklyn and Zeus inside along with Kai. Dranzer started flying all around the dish, the black flames following her.
The moment the flames exploded, everything of Kai and Dranzer disappeared from Kenny's laptop. "It is like something is blocking me guys. I have a bad feeling about this." Tyson and his other team mates all shared the concerned looks that were on The Blitzkrieg Boys' and Royal Unicorns' faces. Something was very wrong. Tala could feel the darkness and it was not coming from Brooklyn; it was coming from Kai. The flames got bigger and higher but at least it was not heat flames. The flames reached the ceiling and then it closed, making it look like a tornado that is turned upside down. No one could see or hear anything.
"What is this?! I demand you let me and Zeus out of here Kai!"
"Aah Brooklyn, you are hurting my feelings, why do you want to go? It is so nice in here." Kai was talking in a mocking tone, still with that sneer on his face. Dranzer disappeared into the flames.
"That's it! Zeus, attack him!" Brooklyn called his beast on Kai which is against the rules and it is not allowed at all but right now Brooklyn did not care at all. Zeus headed for Kai which just stood there, faking a yawn. Zeus was suddenly kicked full force in the chest by Dranzer, sending it hurtling towards Brooklyn. The orange haired boy had to jump to the side quickly to avoid being crushed by his beast.
"Now, now, Brooklyn, that was not very nice. You know you are not allowed to attack a human; shame on you." Kai continued talking in that mock tone.
"Go to hell Kai! Zeus attack! Kill them!" It was clear to Kai that Brooklyn was furious and he enjoyed every moment of it.
'Let the poor thing have fun for one last time, my dark phoenix, before we destroy them both.'
'As long as I get to kill Zeus afterwards.'
'As you wish.' Dranzer stood still, allowing Zeus to run full force into her. Dranzer disappeared into the black flames, giving out a cry that made her sound like she was in pain. Zeus then made its way towards Kai and he too stood still, waiting for the impact from Zeus. There was another explosion the moment Zeus collided with Kai.
"I want to know what the hell is going on in there!"
"There is nothing we can do sir." Mr Dickenson was anxious about the black upside down tornado in his stadium and there is nothing anyone can do to stop the battle. They all heard the explosion that took place inside the funnel but no one could see anything, no matter how hard they tried. Tala also tried to make his way over to the stadium but was stopped by both Bryan and Spencer.
Brooklyn was sitting on his knees, holding his head as he covered his ears from the explosion. He slowly lifted his head, smiling at himself. "I did it, we did it my beast, we killed them!" He started laughing but immediately stopped when the smoke within the funnel cleared and he saw Zeus lying on its back, totally unconscious. He then heard Kai laughing but the person he saw was not Kai, not completely anyway.
"The poor thing looks dead."
"You...you are not Kai?"
"Am I not?" He acted shocked at Brooklyn's statement but it was clear that he was not Kai. It was his body but his facial appearance has changed dramatically. His eyes were crimson and his blue triangle tattoos were pitch black; his hair colour also changed; the dark blue at the back was pitch black and the light blue that was at the front were now grey, even his hair seemed longer, the black hanging just below his shoulders. Behind him stood a phoenix but it was not Dranzer, this phoenix was black with a golden beak, golden mane hair and crystal blue eyes. "Now Brooklyn, I know we have had our differences but I really want to repay you for lasting so long, so, I have decided you will be the first to be welcomed into Black Dranzer and my world; do enjoy the tour." Kai and Black Dranzer disappeared into the flames, leaving Brooklyn on his knees.
"Where are you Kai?! Show yourself!"
"Turn around you blind idiot." Brooklyn screamed when he saw the image in front of him. What were staring back at him were two enormous glowing eyes, radiating from the black flames. The mouth that spoke was also glowing red with the definite image of two fangs visible in the upper side of the mouth. "Welcome to our world Brooklyn." The mouth opened up wide and then descended down onto Brooklyn, engulfing the young man, resulting in him screaming, sounding like someone who was being butchered.
"Kai!" Tala was screaming his head off, still struggling against Bryan and Spencer's grip. By now Solange and Miguel along with Cindy have joined The Blitzkrieg Boys. "What the hell is going on?!"
"I don't know. I wish I knew."
"Tala, did you see his eyes before they were engulfed into those flames?" Tala immediately relaxed but Bryan and Spencer still held onto him.
"I did."
"We all did. Something is very wrong, even our bit-beasts are feeling very restless. Whatever is going in there is something evil and I am afraid Kai is the evil one."
"Bullshit. I will not stand here and listen to you bad mouth my fiancé."
"Cindy, please, we know what we are talking about. You don't have a bit-beast. They all are connected and we can talk with them; at this very moment Wolborg is feeling a very evil presence inside that funnel and it is not Brooklyn and the only other person in there is Kai."
"You are wrong." Cindy stalked off back to her brother. Tala sighed and the two holding him finally released him. "Solange, we know what we are talking about; you were the first one that talked about his eyes, that alone is enough proof that something is wrong with this whole picture."
"I know. Kenny said that everything of Kai and Dranzer disappeared, he could not get any readings from them, it's like they aren't even in the dish. I am scared Tala." The two love birds hugged but pulled away when Miguel spoke.
"Err guys, something is happening." The five friends all looked at the black funnel and gasped at what they were seeing. At the bottom it started to glow an intense red glow and then they all had to shield their eyes as it suddenly exploded in a very bright red light. The bright light stayed like that for an entire minute before it quickly disappeared just as quickly as it appeared. The whole dish, including the area around it, was totally destroyed. Everyone had to wait for the smoke to clear to see anything but the medical team were already on hand, ready to treat anyone who might have been injured during the battle.
Tala was holding his breath when the smoke cleared and he saw Brooklyn sitting on his knees, his arms hanging lazily next to his body. He was just staring out in front of him, not even blinking. His blade was completely destroyed. The medical team made their way over to him. Tala looked on as they were calling Brooklyn but he did not respond; he just kept staring in front of him but Tala could see the dull look in his eyes. The lively green in Brooklyn's eyes was gone. Kai finally appeared, looking very smug with himself. His blade was in front of him, still spinning, as if it just had started battling. The Kai that was present in the black funnel was gone; here stood the blue haired boy, with his blue triangle tattoos and mahogany coloured eyes. He was standing in his usual pose, arms crossed over his chest. He retrieved his blade and without sparing Brooklyn another glance, made his way over to the bench, still smirking. DJ almost forgot to make the announcement as he was just as shocked as everyone else as to what happened. "And Kai is the winner which means that The Blitzkrieg Boys proceed to the finals!" The crowd all applauded and went crazy. Tala didn't look as pleased as the others.
"What happened in there?" Kai and everyone else could hear the coldness in Tala's voice but the red head didn't care.
"Told you, when I am done with him, Brooklyn Masefield will be no more. He got what he deserved." Kai could not say anything more as Cindy jumped into his arms. The two immediately locked lips in a passionate kiss and did not care that everyone were watching them. Mr Dickenson came on stage.
"I am glad to announce that The Blitzkrieg Boys proceed to the finals, although it pains me to say that I almost stopped the battle between Brooklyn and Kai but I am glad I didn't. Unfortunately, tomorrow's matches will only take place the afternoon, seeing as the blading area has been completely destroyed. Congratulations boys, see you all tomorrow again." The crowd applauded and cheered once more and then they all got up and headed for the exits.
With his arm around her waist, Kai and Cindy also made their way over to the exit. Cindy just asked Solange whether they can take care of Ciara for an hour or two. Solange was clearly not as pissed at Kai as Tala was and gladly agreed. Kai and Cindy are going to a hotel as Kai is very much in the mood; the battle got his juices flowing. Cindy is in for one exhausting session with Kai.
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It is night time and everyone has finished with their dinner. The women were all gathered in Cindy and Kai's room, talking wedding plans. Ciara was already fast asleep in her bed. The older males were in the study, talking business as usual and the rest of the teenagers were in the game room, discussing the events of earlier at the beystadium. Kai was nowhere to be found.
He and Cindy returned just before dinner, they were gone for more than the two hours they said they would be. Cindy told Solange they couldn't leave earlier because she lost the use of her legs, all thanks to Kai, so the love birds had to wait for her legs to stop trembling and feeling numb the whole time but as soon as it had returned, they went for another round, resulting in the same effects and they had to yet again wait till she regained the use of her legs. Solange and the rest of her family did not mind at all watching little Ciara and the little girl didn't even cry for her mother or father. Solange and Tala didn't really discuss the battle between Brooklyn and Kai after they returned from the stadium and Tala was still in a mood. He, Bryan and Spencer decided to go and visit Ian and apparently Ian was able to watch the whole match and even he experienced a very unsettling feeling, despite not being there himself.
Brooklyn was removed from the stadium in the ambulance and so far he has not responded to anyone, not even to any one of his team mates. The doctor just said it looks like he is in shock but they would have to run further tests to be for sure. Tala was still pissed at Kai for scaring them all like that and then pretending like he did nothing wrong; he could not help but feel sorry for Brooklyn. He knew Kai was going to go out of his way to beat Brooklyn but whatever he did to the guy, was beyond anything he had expected. Garland, along with Mystel and Ming-Ming were very concerned about their team mate after the match, and they all followed him to the hospital. Brooklyn did not respond to anyone. His blade was totally destroyed, and according to Garland, so was Brooklyn's bit-beast, Zeus. The bit chip that held the beast was shattered and on the shattered pieces, there was no image of the dark beast. Breaking Brooklyn is one thing, but destroying a bit-beast is a whole other story. Tala asked his team mates and The Bladebreakers whether Dranzer is powerful enough to destroy another bit-beast and no one could answer him. He has heard of the beasts fighting each other and weakening each other but they could never destroy one another as they all are immortal; he knows that if a bit-beast is injured, it will stay in its bit chip but the image will be very light, just barely showing, and as the beast grows stronger, the image becomes clearer. Tala is very curious, and worried, as to what exactly happened inside that funnel. The Kai they were seeing was not his best friend; the aura of that one was enough to make him feel nauseous and that is not a good thing. Hopefully Brooklyn will recover then Tala can ask him what happened exactly in that black funnel, but what if he never recovers?
"I need Kai's measurements for the suit."
"I'll go find him, you two stay here; at least I can drag my brother up here by his ears." Solange left Mila and Cindy to go find Kai, which was more difficult than she thought. No one seemed to know where he was. She decided to go to the back yard and just as she stepped outside, she saw a dark red glowing light in the distance of their back yard. She immediately recognised the area. It was her and Kai's secret hide out when they were about six. They cleaned a whole area and always pretended to be lost in the woods, struggling to survive on what was available; that usually lasted only for about five hours before they both ran for the house for proper food. Solange smiled at herself as she remembered that. She walked to where the bushes started and was surprised to see that the stones they laid down as a path was still there. She quietly made her way deeper into the bushy area towards the glowing light.
When she reached the spot, she saw Kai holding his blade in his hand and in front of him was standing a small bird, a black one and it looked exactly like Dranzer, a phoenix. 'Since when can a bit-beast emerge when the blade is not spinning?' Solange was brought from her thoughts when she heard Kai talking to the bird. "Soon my dark phoenix, the light will be no more; by calling us today, they have sped up the process and soon we will be in control, sending them where they belong. Our time has come to take over and kill everyone and everything that dares stand in our way. The darkness will take its rightful place and it will reign forever." The black phoenix responded by opening its wings and flapping it a few times and sending out a call, almost like a battle cry. They did not sense Solange's presence but she was shocked of what she just heard and tried to leave before they realised she was there but as she was in the process of running, she stepped on a twig, alerting Kai that someone was there. He snapped his head around and with red glowing eyes, he looked in the direction Solange was, but by this time Solange was already gone. If she had stayed, she definitely would have seen her brother's eyes were abnormal, they were the same as they were in the black funnel and would have realised something is very wrong with Kai. Whatever happened in the stadium today is just the beginning of something horrible and evil to come.
