Thanks for the reviews, everyone.

Neil- the star of dawn: I'll try to follow your suggestion. Will bolding up the dialogues work? Anyways, what you suggested about the pairing is exactly what I thought before writing this chapter, but then I changed my mind, cuz I have already written a story in which Tsubasa and Kyoya have a crush on Madoka. So, I have changed the theme for this one. Still, I really liked your suggestion.

DazzlerAngel: Thanks for the suggestion, but yet again, what I said earlier…

xxDragonBreathxx13: Thanks for the suggestion.

Anna: Thanks for the review.

Without further ado, here's the next chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter 7:

It was the day of the grand ball. Everyone was busy choosing a date. Zero had offered Ren to go with her. Tsubasa was busy with the arrangements and all and didn't have the time to pick a date. He wasn't even interested in having one, though he knew that several girls out there would want to get a chance to date him. He didn't care much. All he wanted was that everyone should enjoy the ball and to reunite with their old friends.

The WBBA headquarters was all decorated. A large hall was arranged with the refreshments and seats on one side and the main dance floor in the middle. There was a gigantic chandelier in the middle of the hall.

Tsubasa was having some time of relaxation when his phone started to buzz. He picked it up, being greeted by a familiar voice he answered, "Kyoya! How are you, buddy? Long time no see. Are you coming to the ball tonight?"

"Hey, yeah, about that, I don't have a date. Is it necessary to come with a date?" Kyoya asked. He really didn't want to have a date along. He thought it was quite annoying. He didn't even know to treat a girl well and didn't know how to dance. How would he? Being raised in wilderness can never teach you how to dance.

"Not a problem. I'm dateless too you know. I don't want to hang out with some random girl." Tsubasa stated.

"Ha-ha, I get it. See you then. Bye!"

"Bye!" Tsubasa hung up the phone.

-At the Bey Pit-

"Where to Gingka?" Madoka asked when Gingka was about to sneak out of the shop. "I told you I had a bey battle with the young bladers." Gingka replied.

"Hmm…" Madoka raised an eyebrow. "But be back soon, okay? You have to get ready too you know." Before Madoka could finish her sentence, Gingka had already rushed out of the shop making Madoka groan. She knew he wouldn't be there on time.

-Time skip-

It was almost evening and the bladers from around the world had started arriving at Metal Bey City. Their planes landed on time and they went to their respective hotels.

Madoka was at the Bey Pit waiting for Gingka to return. After waiting for so long she decided to get ready. She got dressed up in the dress she had bought just because Gingka liked it, and now he wasn't even there to compliment her. She applied light make up. Her hair was loose. She wore red high heels with thin straps surrounding her thin legs. She looked extremely gorgeous. But she felt sad. No one was there to compliment her. She didn't care about others' comments; it was Gingka whom she wanted to be complimented from. Gingka had promised he would return at the time of the ball but he never did. She knew it. She knew he won't be there on time. After all, the bey battles were way more important than his girlfriend. Madoka still waited a little long for the Pegasus wielder to return, but soon gave up. Sighing, Madoka made her way to the WBBA headquarters. She was very angry at Gingka.

As Madoka entered the ballroom all the eyes in the hall stared her like a celebrity has entered. Madoka found lots of familiar faces in the ballroom. She greeted her old friends. She spotted Team Wang Hu Zhong.

"Sup Madoka? You look gorgeous!" Chao Xin winked in his usual flirty way.

"Thanks Chao Xin!" Madoka blushed.

"Isn't Gingka here?" Dashan asked.

"Gingka? Who's he?" Madoka pretended.

"That's funny. Tsubasa told us that he's here." Chi Yun commented.

"Huh", was all Madoka could say.

She was really sad about the fact that Gingka couldn't make it, and at the same time, she felt pretty angry too. But at the back of her mind, she hoped that Gingka is okay. She brushed the thought aside and went forward to meet her old friends. On one corner, she spotted Hikaru, Hyoma and Kenta. Madoka made her way towards them but stopped when her name was called out by a very familiar figure. It was Kyoya.

"Hi Kyoya, long time no see." Madoka spoke in a sweet time.

"Yeah, how are you?" Kyoya asked.

Madoka was quite shocked to see Kyoya all changed now. He didn't have his rude accent anymore and he was quite a gentleman now.

"I'm good. What about you?" Madoka asked.

"I'm fine. Where's Gingka?" Kyoya smirked. He already knew that Gingka would probably be with Madoka.

Madoka couldn't lie to everyone, so she decided to speak the bitter truth.

"You see Kyoya, Gingka left for some unfinished bey battles and said that he will return at the time of the ball, but he is still not here." Madoka replied, saddened.

"I see. It's okay. He has always been like that." Kyoya commented.

"That was rude!"

Kyoya chuckled. "You're still going to defend him? Anyways, did you guys make out? I mean did he propose to you or something?" Kyoya asked.

"It's a matter of fact that he did. But please don't tell anyone about this." Madoka suggested.

"I can keep secrets!" Kyoya assured.

Madoka smiled. She then made her way towards the others. She met Hikaru, Hyoma and Kenta. "Hey guys!" Madoka greeted. "Hi Madoka!" the three said in unison. Hikaru gave Madoka a big hug. They chatted for some while. She also met the legendary bladers. Everyone kept asking about Gingka, but she changed the topic instead.

Madoka then spotted Masamune in the crowd. She rushed towards him screaming his name.

"Masamune!" Madoka shouted while hugging the back haired man. He was a grown up now and by the looks of him, he seemed quite mature.

"Madoka! It's so good to see you after such a long time." Masamune added.

"Likewise, so where are Toby and Zeo?" Madoka asked searching for certain boys in the crowd and for a certain red headed.

"They went to get some drink. So Madoka, you don't have a date? It's quite weird, I mean a pretty girl like you must be proposed by someone." Masamune stated.

Madoka blushed. She didn't want to mention Gingka. He had betrayed her and she didn't want to think of him anymore. At least, not for now!

Before Masamune could say something, the music started and couples started dancing on the dance floor. Madoka sure missed Gingka. But she had decided not to think of him for now. Watching Chao Xin and Mei Mei dance slowly to the soft music made a lone tear escape her blue eyes. But before someone could notice, she quickly brushed it away.

Suddenly, something much unexpected happened. Masamune held out a hand in front of Madoka and asked if she wanted to dance. "May I have this dance?" Masamune asked. At first, it didn't seem right to Madoka, but then she thought if Gingka isn't here for her, this doesn't mean that she'll ruins all her fun for him, so she took his hand and walked to the dance floor with him. Masamune placed one hand on Madoka's shoulder, while the other around her waist. Madoka's hands were on his shoulders. They danced to the slow music. 'He's a really good dancer.' Madoka thought.

Kyoya and Tsubasa, who were standing on one side, were rather shocked to see Madoka and Masamune dancing together. It was way too awkward to see them dancing like this.

Hearing the door slam open, everyone stopped dancing and glanced towards the large door where the thud had come from. Standing at the door was a very familiar figure.

It was none other than Gingka Hagane. He had finally made it to the ball. He was dressed up in a black tuxedo with a white shirt underneath and an elegant looking tie. His hair was in its usual way and he was not wearing his signature bandana. He looked extremely handsome. All the girls at the ball adored him and wished to be with him. Madoka wanted to kick all those girls, hard. But she couldn't care less. As soon as the music started once again, everyone begin to dance. Madoka was the first one to start dancing with Masamune. They were the center of attention. When Gingka saw them dancing together, he felt himself burning up from inside. He stomped towards them; he gripped Madoka's hand and carefully shook her away from him.

"What are you doing Madoka? Dancing around with Masamune!" Gingka asked angrily.

"Shut up Gingka! You ditched me. I waited for you for so long and decided to come here. Every moment I thought of you. I even feared if you might be in some kind of danger. After waiting for you for so long, I decided to come to the ball myself. Watching everyone dance to the beat made me remind of you. There wasn't even a single second when I did not think of you. But then, Masamune offered me to dance with him and I took it. I could not wait for you to show up. I couldn't ruin my party for you." Madoka shouted.

"Madoka… I told you I was going for some battles. I got a bit late and went to the Bey Pit to change my outfit. I would never miss a chance to come to the ball with you. Do you have any idea how much I was looking forward to the dance and the time I would get to spend with you? I was really looking forward to this event, but I was surrounded by those young baders. They came in ranks and ranks and I couldn't see them sad for not getting a chance to battle with me. So I did." Gingka then rested his hands on Madoka's shoulders and glared into her eyes. "You know I love you Madoka. And I always will. These short incomings cannot destroy our everlasting love." Gingka stated. His eyes were filled with love and hope that Madoka will solemnly forgive him and have this long awaited dance with him. At first, Madoka did not show any reaction, but then, she hugged him so tight that he stared to choke. She loosened the hug a little and whispered something into his ear which made him blush. They didn't know that the whole ballroom was watching the romantic scene go on. But, they couldn't care less. They were so much absorbed in their own world that they didn't notice anyone around them. Soon, another song started playing.

"This is my favourite song!" Madoka announced.

Gingka and Madoka started dancing to the beautiful melody and danced their hearts out. Gingka had his hands wrapped around her waist, while Madoka's hands were surrounding Gingka's neck.

Now, everyone knew that Gingka and Madoka are together. It was a matter of fact that everyone was quite happy about their pair, except for one…

So, what do you think, guys? Was this good? Was Masamune a good choice? I know it wasn't but there is a reason behind not pairing up Madoka with Kyoya or Tsubasa and I couldn't think of anyone else, soo… But, I'll try my best to add some KyoyaxMadoka or TsubasaxMadoka stuff.

Please leave your reviews, because I really wanna know your thoughts about this one.

Until the next chapter…

Ginmado12345 is out!