Gingka's Past

Chapter 2: Preliminary Round

AN: I'm introducing Gingka's dad in this chapter which I, unfortunately, do not own, and I'm also introducing Harun's old rival, along with a few other random names. Don't know if Harun's rival will appear in any other chapters so hang tight.

Gingka and Harun ran from the latter's backyard and out into the woods, looking for Gingka's father. They eventually found him repeatedly launching his bey into a thick tree, evidently trying to knock it down. They settled down in a bush to watch the show. After more than a few launches, the tree fell, Gingka's dad yelling, "Timber by Beyblade!"

At that point Gingka decided that it was time to let his dad know they were there. He jumped out of the bush, Harun following close behind, screaming, "BOO!" Gingka's father didn't have a chance. He jumped fiercely, hitting his head on the branch above, and then falling onto the fallen tree.

"Hey dad!" Gingka said playfully. "You're still planning on entering the tournament this year right? Because, you know, I want some challenge this year." To which Harun frowned.

"Guess I wasn't enough challenge for the champion last year, right Gingka?

Gingka replied with a guilty look, "Sorry Harun, you almost beat me last year."

"No I didn't Gingka, don't lie."

"Alright boys, that's enough." Gingka's father said in a stern voice. "And to answer your question Gingka, yes I will be joining this year. I think 5 Championships in a row is enough."

"Good dad. Thanks!" With that, Gingka and Harun left to go to the biggest building in town, the Stadium. It was almost 3 times as big as the other houses, and for good reason, it housed the largest bey stadium in Hakoma Village. It was single decked, enough for the whole Village to watch. Gingka and Harun walked through the doors to the registration desk, which was basically a clipboard with a sheet of paper on it that said, REGISTER HERE. Gingka and Harun signed their names, among many others, and walked into the stadium.

It was already jam packed with bladers from all over Hakoma Village, young and old, new and experienced, from brunettes, to full out porcupine redheads. Like Gingka. Branching out from the big stadium, there were lots of smaller stadiums, so the tournament could be finished in one day. Gingka walked to one of the smaller stadiums, and almost immediately had an opponent opposite him. They both had their launchers out, ready to let it rip, when the announcers voice came on over the intercom.

"Ladies and Gentleman!" the voice said. "Please let these bladers make their way to the stadiums for the preliminary round. Harun Tategoya, Madi Sorum, Jango Dalon, and Tsuna Hiakru…"

Gingka didn't hear a single name after Harun's.

Harun's face turned so red, you'd have to be an idiot not to see that he was angry.

"ME! IN THE PRELIMINARY ROUND? WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS THE TOUNRAMENT MANAGER THINKING?

Being in the Preliminary Round wasn't exactly a great honor. It means you didn't do well enough at the last tournament to get in automatically. You had to fight your way in.

Harun reluctantly walked up to the stadiums, along with several others, to begin battling. The announcer then began to call out the matchups. Harun ended up with the worst blader in the Village, Mari Sune, as his partner.

Harun got out his bey and launcher so fast you could barely see it, and Mari just took her time.

"Any day now rookie!" Harun screamed. Mari looked offended but scared so she got the rest of her blader stuff out quickly. Harun started the countdown.

"3!" Harun said.

"2!" Mari screamed.

"1!" They both said in their respectful tone.

"Let it Rip!" The bey's flew toward each other, Harun's Kicker spinning rapidly, Mari's barely able to stand up. All Kicker had to do was touch Mari's bey, Cyber Dork, to stop it.

Harun's next opponent, Jango Dalon, was decent, but not good enough, he suffered the same fate as Mari.

Harun's last opponent in the Preliminary Round was Tsuna Hiakru, the best besides Harun in the Preliminaries.

"Harun, I may have lost to you in the 2nd round last year, but I'll beat you in the Preliminaries this year!" Tsuna exclaimed.

"I don't think so Tsuna." Harun said, getting out his launcher.

Tsuna got out his bey, Silver Striker, (sounding just like it looks), and loaded it into his launcher.

Harun did the same with Kicker and they started the countdown.

"3!" Tsuna exclaimed.

"2!" Harun creamed just as loudly.

"1!" They yelled simultaneously.

"Let it Rip!" The beys flew towards each other and collided in a furious clash, sparks a flying. Striker was the first to pull back and the chase began, Kicker chasing Striker round and round the huge stadium. Tsuna knew that Kicker was the faster bey, and that his opponent would eventually catch up, so he decided to turn around and fight now.

Harun wasn't expecting this move, and the hit caught him off guard. He was moved to the edge of the stadium. But caught his balance and moved back into the battle. Already countering Striker with fierce attacks from every side.

Tsuna however was expecting this move, and met his attacks with equally powerful counterattacks. They were soon locked in a fierce collision, and if either pulled out, the other would get the upper hand. Harun knew his bey was running out of speed, but he also knew that if he could hold on for a little bit longer, he would win the battle, and that was a risk he was willing to take.

Tsuna withdrew his bey knowing that it could take no more, but opening up for stronger attacks from Kicker. Harun took the opening and put the rest of his power into a final attack. He charged head-on towards Striker, who was already running out of stamina and knocked him out of the huge stadium.

Tsuna was shocked. He had spent the last year training for revenge against Harun, but it seemed like he had beat him easily. He bent down picked up his bey and bid farewell to Harun. He had had enough defeat for one day.

Harun walked back to the stands with Gingka while talking. "Gingka, I almost lost to that guy. He's definitely gotten stronger. I almost had to use my special move."

Gingka shrugged, and kept walking, until he paused.

"Wait SPECIAL MOVE!"