Disclaimers: I don't own Beyblade. I have permission to use Sam and Grace Granger and Seiran "Sei" Kon from their owners Samstar1990, Trunksgal and Mariam Tiarko. Kirsty and the beast shadows are mine
Chapter 2: What The Heck Is Going On?
Ray was in the clutches of the beastly shadows that had attacked her brother that morning...
Sam: RAY! RAY! LET HIM GO PLEASE!
Ray: SAM GET AWAY FROM HERE! SAVE YOURSELF!
The shadows howled, then they dragged Ray off. Sam took off in hot pursuit of them she once again sensed something but then she also started to sense emotions and thoughts behind them..."You don't care about us!"and "We are nothing" filled Sam's head. They were thoughts born from low self-esteem.
Sam began to wonder where they were from as the shadows stopped and then they began to attack Ray, swiping their claws at him. Ray dodged most of them until one creature pinned him down while the other struck him...
Ray: ARGH!
Sam: RAY!
Ray: SAM JUST GET OUT OF HERE!
Sam refused to and instead got a branch to try and fend the creatures off. It worked until the creatures' dark emotional energy that Sam was sensing got too much and caused her to collapse...
Ray: SAM! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
The creatures looked at Sam and then they continued to strike Ray...
...:DORAIGAA ATTACK!
A Beyblade struck at the creature pinning Ray, allowing him to escape and went to his rescue r's side with Sam in tow...it was his older brother Seiran Kon better known to his loved ones as Sei.
Ray: Hey thanks for that Sei! That was a close one!
Sei: I guess I was at the right place at the right time *grins*
Ray: We better take care of these guys! GO DRIGER!
Ray launched his Beyblade Driger MS which went straight to Doraigaa's side. Sei and Ray called upon their bit beasts!
Sei: DORAIGAA! DARK THUNDER!
Ray: DRIGER! THUNDER SLASH!
The white tiger and the clouded leopard emitted their thunder attacks at the beasts. The beastly shadows were struck and with another howl they disappeared. Ray breathed a sigh of relief as they were all now safe. Sam began to stir and then got up.
Sam: Wha? What happened?
Ray: It is OK Sammy it is over now *hugs Sam*
Sei: Heya there Sammy! How are you?
Sam: *sarcasm* I am just fine considering my boyfriend and brother nearly got killed by those shadow beasts!
Sei: Huh?
Ray: Tyson was attacked too?
Sam: Yes he was...
Sei: And by the same creatures?
Sam: That is correct! And both times I sensed something...the first time when they attacked Tyson I couldn't make it out but then when they attacked Ray I was in closer range to them...
Ray: What did you sense?
Sam: Dark energy and negative emotions and maybe even thoughts...
Sei: Thoughts?
Sam: Negative ones. They were "You don't care about us!"and "We are nothing". These beings are charged with the emotions from one, maybe two people and dark energy is involved...
Ray and Sei exchanged horrified looks. This wasn't good at all, Sam began to cry and Ray comforted her.
Ray: If they have attacked Tyson then me...the others are at risk!
Sei: We should warn them!
So the trio set off back to the dojo, meanwhile at a restaurant where Kai and Grace were having their date. Grace was telling Kai about the shadow beasts attacking Tyson...
Grace: They howled then just like that they disappeared!
Kai almost choked on his coffee that he was drinking, he could not believe what had happened to him had happened to Tyson. Kai frowned as he was thinking of it all.
Grace: Kai?
Kai: Oh? Grace those creatures attacked me last night and they sound like the same ones that attacked Tyson!
Grace: Really? Why didn't you tell me?
Grace frowned at Kai, she hated it when he kept secrets from her and when moody Grace could rival Kai with grouchiness.
Kai: OK OK OK I am sorry I did not tell you.
Kai leaned in and kissed Grace, her expression soon softened again. Kai knew how to "Un-Kai" Grace as it were.
Grace: Do you think these things are targeting the team?
Kai: They could be...
Just then Grace the received a text from Sam, informing her of the attack on Ray. Grace went pale...
Kai: Grace?
Grace: Kai...Ray was attacked by them too! Sam just told me on her text!
Kai's face darkened with this new revelation...
Grace: She has told us to meet at the Dojo in a few hours, she has some info about them from what she has sensed.
Kai: But first...we finish our date
And with that Kai and Grace kissed again but at the same time both were clouded with worry...
At the Granger Dojo...
Grandpa: Yo Dude! Your homies are here!
Tyson: Coming Grandpa!
Tyson went to the door to find Max, Kenny and Kirsty waiting for him. Max and Kenny looked as if they had woken up on the wrong side of the bed while Kirsty looked as if she hadn't slept at all.
Tyson: *grins* Aren't we a little worse for wear this morning?
Max: *angrily* And aren't we mouthing off as usual!
Tyson was taken aback by Max's sudden burst of anger.
Tyson: Chill dudes!
Kenny: *frowning* Says you!
Kirsty: *yawning* C'mon guys knock it off! We didn't come here for an argument...I am too tired for this...
Max softened and put an arm around his exhausted, pony-tailed girlfriend.
Max: I am sorry Kitten but you know what Tyson is like.
Kenny: Let's just get on with what we have to do!
So the quartet went to the back of the dojo for Tyson and Max to have a friendly Beybattle with Kenny and Kirsty checking on their progress...
Max: 3!
Tyson: 2!
Tyson and Max: 1! LET IT RIP!
With that they unleashed their Beyblades: Draciel MS and Dragoon MS. The two Beyblades spun around the dish then to Tyson's surprise Draciel went on the offensive!
Max: ATTACK DRACIEL!
The green HMS Beyblade began to clash with Tyson's Dragoon viciously. Kirsty and Kenny watched the battle, Kirsty felt uneasy...
Kirsty: Um Kenny this is not what usually happens when Max battles...
Kenny: It is now! Get used to it!
Tyson heard what Kenny had just said and was shocked, meanwhile Draciel just kept attacking Dragoon!
Max: That is it Draciel! SMASH HIM!
Kirsty: Oi! Max this is a friendly Beybattle, no need for the brutality!
Max: *frowning* Keep your nose out Kitten!
Kirsty went pale and tears pricked her eyes, Tyson decided that now wasn't right for a Beybattle...
Tyson: Dragoon! Retreat!
Dragoon did a simple knock to Draciel and the Beyblades flew to their owners. Max wasn't pleased...
Max: TYSON WHAT WAS THAT FOR?
Kenny: Yeah Tyson that is not like you! *frowns*
Kirsty couldn't hold her tears back any longer as the trickled down her cheeks.
Tyson: Max are you OK bud? You too Kenny...you both seem on edge today.
Max: *huffing* We are just fine thanks!
Tyson: Tell that to your girlfriend Max!
Max turned to face a now very tearful Kirsty, Max seemed to calm down as he went to comfort her with a hug.
Max: She is just tired that is all! It is her time of the month!
Kirsty: *horrified look* Maxie!
Kenny: Erm Max it is nearly time for our appointment again!
Tyson: Appointment?
Max: Yeah with someone who actually listens to us! Bye!
Kenny: Bye Tyson!
And with that Kenny left along with Max and Kirsty who were holding hands.
Kirsty: Cya Tyson! *smiles weakly*
Tyson: Bye guys!
Tyson was stunned and stood still for a few minutes...and then he received a text from Sam...his face fell.
Tyson: What is going on here?
End of chapter 2 please read and review