Hey all readers. I think it's obvious that the names of the Bladebreakers in this story are not mine. However, Sam Coredori and her bitbeast Drazema. Along with the team the Carnivora Catz and their bitbeasts are all mine so please don't take them without my position. Thanks bb4564
Chapter 28 – Taking Control!
As the dust cleared, the dish slowly became visible, revealing only one blade remained spinning, the other three all lying defeated. To Sam's surprise it was a small red blade…Garnet's blade that was still spinning. "That was amazing!" DJ Jazzman yelled, "After that intense battle the Carnivora Catz take the battle and will now advance to the Finals!" Garnet seemed too surprised that her blade was spinning to comment, but after the initial shock, gave a cry of delight! "We won!" She jumped up and down and hugged Adonia who pushed her aside and grabbed her own blade. Garnet looked hurt, all cheer gone, as she recalled her blade.
Sam felt sorry for her, so she did the only thing she could. Jumping onto her seat, she cupped her hands over her mouth a shouted Garnet's name as loud as she could, causing her team to jump in surprise. Garnet didn't seem to hear her over the cheers of the crowd. "GARNET!!!" She yelled again, even louder. This time Garnet looked around, unsure of where it was coming from. Sam yelled again and this time Garnets eyes fell on her. Sam waved her arms and Garnet smiled at seeing her old friend as she waved back.
Sam jumped down from her chair and ran down the stadium towards Garnet, followed closely by her team. She jumped over the railing onto the ground and ran up to Garnet, wrapping her arms around her. "You were AWESOME!" she squealed, hugging Garnet close. "Really?" Garnet asked. Sam put her down and nodded. "Don't worry about what anyone says, you're a top blader!" Garnet smiled happily, a blush staining her cheeks. "Thanks Sam," she mumbled. Sam ruffled Garnet's hair as her team suddenly joined her.
Sam stood up. "I'll see you in the Championships, K?" Garnet nodded and ran back to her team as Sam followed her team back to their room. They had an hour before their battle and Sam spent this time leaning against the wall, arms folded, eyes closed, meditating and getting her mind prepared for battle. It was time she taught Voltaire and his team a lesson and she was determined to defeat them. She would show no mercy!
Despite trying to act confident, Sam was still nervous and hour later as they headed towards the stadium. She was walking behind everyone else, Kai walking beside her. She felt his hand slide into hers and he gave it a reassuring squeeze. Sam looked up at him in surprise but he only smiled at her briefly, before releasing her hand and walking on. Sam felt a warm glow inside her. Kai was with her. Just knowing that would be enough to get her through.
As Sam walked into the stadium she looked around. The stands were full of cheering fans and she felt her heart lighten. She was competing again. She had missed it dearly and she wasn't going to let a little thing like Voltaire stop her. With this knew confidence she walked to their bench and sat down. It had been decided that Tyson and Ray would battle first. As these two walked up to the stand Sam watched as Casey and Stewart from the Blade Sharks took their stand.
Sam closed her eyes and tried to calm her mind. She heard the count down and blades launched but kept her eyes firmly shut. She let her mind wander to a place where she felt calm and safe. Her home. She thought about her Grandfather and what he was doing right now. He had called a week ago to wish her luck and that he'd be watching her on the T.V, but that he was getting too old to fly now. Sam had managed to control her disappointment and said she understood. But the truth was she missed her Grandfather terribly.
Sam was still thinking about her Grandfather when she heard a cheer go up through the crowd. Opening an eye she saw Tyson and Ray walk happily back to their seats. They had won their match! It was now down to her and Kai. Sam only hoped she had what it took to take control. She heard her name being announced over the PA and stood nervously, an uneasy feeling in her gut as she pulled out her blade. She ran her thumb over the top and it glowed warmly in response. Drazema was with her and that brought her comfort.
She noticed Kai was walking up to the dish and quickly followed him. As they walked up to the dish Kai glanced at her. "You ready for this?" Sam nodded determinedly, despite what she felt inside and Kai nodded. Together they loaded their blades and aimed them at the dish. Sam watched the other two teens opposite them do the same.
The two boys where Trevor and Carlos who she new very well from Bivolt. They weren't the ones who had raped her, but they had still made her life hard and she was determined to pay them back for it. Sam suddenly became aware of DJ Jazzman counting them in. "3…2…1…LET IT RIP" Sam pulled on the ripcord full force and both her and Kai's blades hit the dish at the same time. Trevor and Carlos wasted no time in heading for Sam and Kai's blades, but Sam and Kai had a strategy and she planned to stick to it.
As she allowed her blade to get attacked, she waited for Kai to give the signal. "By the way Sam," Trevor suddenly yelled over at her. Sam looked up, her mental focus still on her blade. Her eyes locked with his and there was no mistaking the cruelness in them or the hatred in the smile on his face. "My friends wish me to thank you for the 'fun' time he had the other week." Sam forced herself not to shudder as the words sunk in. Beside her she felt Kai's body tense, his hands forming into fists. "In fact," Trevor continued, enjoying getting to her as his blade relentlessly hitting hers, "my friends would like to make another date. How does next weekend suit you?"
This time Sam gasped and couldn't keep the shudder that ran down her body as she temporarily lost control. The memories filled her mind of what had only just happened to her and she felt a tear fall down her cheek and she fell to her knees. She felt sick. Kai was beside her in a second and placed a hand on her shoulder. But Sam couldn't bring herself to look at him or to shake the hollow feeling within her.
Unfortunately, this affected her blade and it wavered slightly. While she was temporarily distracted Trevor rammed her blade full force sending it towards the edge of the dish. "Looks like you lost again Sam!" he teased, laughing harshly, "I guess you're weak after all." He added as Sam's blade headed up the side of the dish at a rapid pace and towards the rim.
In that split second something inside Sam snapped. Leaping to her feet she glared at Trevor in defiance. "I'll show you who's weak!" She screamed, "Drazema, hard left now!" Her blade responded immediately and started circling the rim. The crowd gasped in awe at the sight of a blade with so much balance and control. But Sam ignored them. She would show them she was not one to loose control of a battle. Looking at Kai she smiled wickedly "Sorry Kai, but I can't wait any longer." Kai shrugged and nodded. Sam's smile widened. "Drazema!" She yelled. "Let's get 'em NOW" Drazema obeyed her master and flew back down the dish, back at Trevor's blade. Sam watched the smile die on Trevor's lips.
"Tell your friends to go to hell! In fact, allow me to send you there!" She looked at Kai and he nodded slightly. "Drazema Shadow Strike!' All four blades disappeared from view as Drazema circled around the dish at lightening speed, before she too disappeared. But the attack was not over! Now it was Kai's turn. "Dranzer team up with Drazema. Use Spin Fire and get them now!!" A red fiery light shot out of the darkness at one side of the dish, just as Drazema's silver light shot out at the other end. Together, the beams made their way, straight through the darkness towards Trevor and Carlos's blades. There was a sickening clash followed by a blinding explosion as all four blades hit. Sam covered her eyes from the light and when she opened them, she saw the dish was covered in dust.
As the dust slowly cleared, Sam smiled smugly. The dish was demolished and against the rubble laid the shattered remains of Carlos and Trevor's blades. As for her and Kai; their blades were spinning on top of a large piece of concrete. "What unbelievable power!" DJ Jazzman yelled. "Have you ever seen anything like it?! Trevor and Carlos's blades have been completely destroyed! Meaning that the Bladebreakers are the winners and shall advance to the finals to go against the Carnivora Catz!"
The crowd erupted in cheers as Sam and Kai recalled their blades. As Sam turned to go she was sure she heard laughter. Cruel, mocking laughter. She instantly looked for the source and that's when she saw him. Amongst the crowd was none other then Voltaire. Sam stopped walking as their eyes met and Sam saw the smug smile on his face. Sam wished she could wipe it off.
Kai noticed she had stopped and now followed her eyes. Upon seeing his Grandfather he froze. Voltaire's eyes flicked over to him and he smiled evilly. Kai shook his head in disgust as he walked away. Sam followed him, scowling at Voltaire's back as he left the room. As Sam walked towards her team she felt a sickening feeling in her stomach as she realised the truth.
It wasn't over! She may have won the battle, but the war was still going. As she headed towards team, she felt someone wrap their arms around her and looking down she saw Tyson's smiling face. "Alright we won!" Sam joined in his laughter as her team surrounded her. As they headed out of the stadium she looked back over her shoulder, but Voltaire and his team had left.
Sam hoped it would be for forever, but she doubted Voltaire would give up so easily. Turning back to her team she turned her thoughts to what was yet to come. The final battle between her and her old team. Sam had taken control of this match, but could she do it again? "Only one way to find out," she murmured as she stepped out into the warm sunlight, more determined then ever to come out on top. She would do it. She had to.