Chapter 9: Round One- Japan
[Lo?] you called dully into your phone as you expected your brothers worried voice to answer you back. But it wasn't Adam that was calling you. [Why are you and your brother fighting?] came an unrecognizable male voice. [What... Who are you?] you asked staring at the floor in confusion as you tried to think of who it could possibly be. Mike was staring at you with interest in his eyes. [You and your brother must stay together. Anger will split you up and devastation will fall over all who's lives you touch] the voice answered you whispering. [Who the hell are you!] you screamed now standing up. [That is not important child] the voice said as it suddenly switched to a woman's. Confusion was clear on your face by now. [Who is it Meg?] Mike asked making you look at him. You just shrugged your shoulders telling him that you have no clue. [Be careful of who you trust in these next few months. Not everyone you meet will be on your side. Being a guardian of darkness doesn't mean you are evil] the voice continued grabbing your attention yet again. [But I'm not that guardian. I'm the carrier] you growled looked back to the stage to see that Breaking Benjamin was still played. [Be careful] the voice repeated before they hung up. You snapped your phone closed and looked at Mike. He was looking at you with worry written all over his face. {But I'm not the guardian... I'm the carrier...}[Meg... Are you ok?] asked Mike as he waved his hand in front of your face. [What?] you asked snapping out of your daze. Mike just stared at you with worry in his eyes. [Ya I'm fine] you said as you placed your phone in your pocket. [Well lets get going then] Mike said as he lightly grabbed your arm and pulled you towards the door. Suddenly you stopped and pulled your arm out of Mikes grip. He looked back at you as if you were nut. [I am no going back to the BBA] you growled glaring at him. [I never expected you too] he said with a smirk on his face. You crossed your arms and leaned against the wall. No way in hell were you going to move till he told you where the heck you would be spending the night. Mike sighed shacking his head. [Were going to Rabies] he said again pulling you towards the door. A small smirk came to your face as you willingly followed Mike.[So... Where are we sleeping?] you asked as you walked into Rabies. The room quickly illuminated as Mike flicked on the switch. Boxes and guitars lined the floor. It was time to switch around the guitars again. After a few minutes and no answer you turned back to look at your black and red mohawked friend. His eyes were quickly scanning the room looking for a suitable place to sleep. {Dumb ass} you thought as you mental shook your head and plopped down in a chair. [You pick] Mike said as he tossed you a velvet pillow and black blanket. Catching them, you started to scan the room again now looking for a place you didn't mind spending the night. Spotting the perfect spot you headed over towards the window and sat on the ledge. You placed the pillow on the glass and pulled your legs up towards your chest. [Damn... You found a good spot] Mike said as you made his little bed a few feet away on the floor. You just smirked and closed your eyes. Sleep was a welcomed thing ... Poke... Poke... [Oh Meg. Its time to get up...] called Mike in a sing song voice. Growling you turned away from his voice wanting just five more minutes. Poke. Poke. Poke. Slowly and grumpily you opened your eyes to find Mikes finger on your nose and his face only three inches from yours. [What the heck do you want?] you growled glaring at his finger. For a while he just stayed there with his finger on your nose. [Move it. Or I bit it] you growled worsening your glare. Quickly Mike pulled his finger away and held it protectively. You just stared at him unemotionally still trying to wake up. [We have to head down to the BBA for the first battle today. Devin already handed in the paper of who was fighting for our team, so we didn't have to be up early to hand that in...] he continued to ramble on but you just tuned him out. Closing your eyes you leaned back on the window and prepared to go back to sleep. [GET UP YOU LAZY, LAZY TART!] Mike screamed from across the room. Sighing you threw off the blankets and stretched. You wouldn't be getting anymore sleep this morning. Slowly you stood up and walked towards the coffee machine and poured yourself a steaming cup. [Oh and you have to wear my clothes today. I don't have any of yours here] you heard him say catching your attention. Slowly you turned to look at him. He held in his two hands what you would be wearing. In his right hand was an old faded black shirt. Metallica was going across the top as a skull and bandages wrapped around the back. Many paint stains covered the shirt. In his other hand was a pair of old faded jeans. A rip was in each of the knees and it looked as if they had been through WWIII. For a long time you just stared at him and he just stared back. [You're nuts] you mumbled taking another sip of coffee as you leaned your back on the counter. [Ok, ok you don't have to wear the shirt but you at least have to change your pants] Mike said as he threw you the pants. Easily you caught the pants in your left hand as you held your coffee in your right. [I'm not wearing these] you stated simply as you continued to drink your coffee. [Well you could always wear these] he said making you look over towards him. In his right hand was a pair of black and gray boxers. For a long time you just stayed there glared at the pants with the occasional glare at Mike. Then finally, with a sigh, you went into the back room and changed your pants. {Wow... These things are huge} you thought as you for once in your life used your belt to hold up your pants. Turning around you looked at your reflection in the mirror that was hung on the back of the door. It looked as if two of you could fit in these pants. {Mikes going to get it later} you grumbled as you transferred all your crap from your other pants into Mikes pants. After another sigh you walked out of the room. Mike smirked the minute he saw you. [Now I know the reason I never got ride of those!] he said as he headed for the door. [Ha. Ha. Ha] you said dryly as you followed him your keys in light from the slowly rising sun shone in your eyes as you road down the street. The wind ruffled your pants which you could now use as parachutes, as your bike picked up more speed. Mike was only a couple of inches away on his Ducati Monster S4R. After only ten minutes the BBA building came into view. You glared up at the building as you and Mike headed towards the parking garage. Soon after parking you were in the elevator heading up towards the battle arena. [You know how long were going to have to hear Adam yell at you] Mike said breaking the silence as the door slid open. [I doubt it. He's probably not allowed out of bed yet] you sneered as the elevator came to a halt. You and Mike then started on through long maze to get to the arena. Finally after ten minutes you were at the arena doors. Mike grabbed the door and pulled it open. [Bitches first] he said as he bowed and waved you on. Looking at him you stayed where you were. [Well aren't you going?] you asked after a couple of minutes. [Hahaha.] he said as he glared at you and walked in the door. You just smirked and followed him. Walking in you could see that the arena was sectioned off in halves with movable walls. All the teams lined the benches to your right. On your left sat Hiro, Gramps, and your Grandmother. [Ready?] Mike whispered as you slowly made your way over to the teams. [For what?] you asked looking at him a small questioning look in your eyes. [To talk to your brother] he said nodding towards the bleachers. You followed his nod and sure enough Adam was sitting right next to Jess on the very last bleacher. You just growled as you started to go climb the wooden steps. [You're going to sit by him?] Mike asked amazed as you continued up to the last row. You just snorted as you sat in the next to last row which happened to be which row the Blitzkrieg Boys were sitting in. And lucky for you, Tala was sitting on the end. Mike simply shrugged and took a seat next to Bryan. Tala side glanced at you. [Good to see you didn't kill yourself] Tala said lowly making you the only one that heard it over Mikes load babbles. [Oh was Tala worried?] you asked as you turned to look at him a smirk dancing on your lips. [Maybe] he answered his own smirk resting upon his lips.
[ATTENTION EVERYONE!] came a loud, annoying voice over the speakers. A sudden hush rushed through the room as everyone turned their attention towards the middle of the section. [We will be pairing off the teams to battle after the rest of the rules are announced by the leader of the BBA. MR. DICKINSON!] screamed DJ Jazzman into his microphone before handing it over to the old fart that runs the BBA. [Now as you all know three members of your partner style team will be bladeing today. Out of those three one blader will be picked to battle the last round while the other two will start off the battles. But last blader will not be picked by you, it will be a random draw. Now if this blader becomes tired, or they have a tie and wish to replace themselves with their team caption that is allowed. But the other two must finish their battles without any help. Each team caption will be standing on platforms next to the dish. They will receive every amount of pain that you will receive. So don't take many hits for your leaders sake!] {Great I have to be up there when Devin blades.} you thought as you just wanted to crawl under the bleachers and go to sleep. [Now the teams that will be going up against each other will be... White Tigers and F.I.N.E VS. the Blitzkrieg Boys and Lunar Ray. Then PPB All-stars and Majestics VS. BBA and Zatknjisj] announced DJ Jazzman before he handed the mic back to Mr. D. [And the bladers that will be bladeing the last round will be... Daichi of BBA Vs. Rick of the PPB All-stars! Then it'll be Lee of the White Tigers Vs. Devin of Lunar Ray!] screamed AJ Topper from the broadcast box. {Great... Just great...} you thought as the first bladers for each team were called down. Sully from Zatknjisj walked down along with his challenger, Max of the PPB All-stars. Mariah of White Tigers and Bryan soon followed. [Will the team leaders of each of these bladers please come down now!] was the last thing you heard before placing your headphones in. Tala quickly left his seat and stood on his plate from next to Bryan.[Now will the last round bladers please come up to the dish!] called DJ Jazzman after each of the battles was done. Bryan had won against Mariah, but Spencer had lost against Eric. Slowly you and Devin descended the bleachers and stood on the right hand side of the dish. Lee and Ray stood across from you. A platform was at the front and back of the dish. [Would the leaders please pick a platform?] asked DJ Jazzman as he waved his hand to show the platform surrounding the stage. You slowly walked to the front one as Ray walked to the back one. Your back was now to the bleachers which is the major reason you picked the front platform. Two crew helpers walked over to you and chained your feet to the floor. {What's that for?} you thought as you stared unemotionally at the chains around your ankles. Looking over at Devin you could see that he didn't like the idea of you being chained in either. But what could either of you do? [Bladers get ready!] called DJ Jazzman as he brought his hand up high into the air. Lee and Devin reached into their pockets and pulled out their blades. Devin's was silver with crimson edges. Which was very different from Lees black blade. [Three!] Devin and Lee locked their blades on their launchers. [Two!] They both slammed their rip cords into the launchers. [One!] Both stood ready and waiting to launch and finish this battle. [LET IT RIP!]. Both Lee and Devin sent their blades flying towards the dish. The blades landed simultaneously and quickly spun around the edge of the dish. You watched bored as Lee called his blade Galeon to strike Devin's. At the last second, Devin quietly called [Storm, move]. In a flash, Devin's blade was out of Galeons path. A flash of rage crossed Lees face as he quickly changed Galeons direction and attacked Storm from behind. Galeon crashed into Strom at an amazing rate knocking her a few inches to the right. Your head snapped to the side as a strong blow hit your check. {Guess they weren't kidding when they said I would feel everything the blade does} you thought as you whipped away the small amount of blood that had dripped down your lip. Devin quickly looking in your direction. Shock came to his eyes as he saw the blood on your mouth. Narrowing his eyes he turned back towards Lee. [You're going to pay for that] he said in a deadly calm voice. Lee just snorted as he said [What? Is your leader not strong enough to handle a little punch to the face? Lets finish this quickly then. GALEON!]. A bright blinding light erupted from Lees blade as he called out his prized bit-beast Galeon. Once the light had faded a black cat shown bright about the black blade. A puffy gray cloud like main wrapped around the cat, or what you would lions head. Two lightning bolts shown next to each of his eyes which matched the crown he had on top on his head. [So this is your mighty bit-beast? It looks like a little pussy cat.] Devin stated as he smirked. A look of fury spread on Lees face as he called to his blade. [Galeon attack! Show this punk what you can do!]. At a lighting fast pace, Galeon came zooming towards Strom. Devin just smirked. [Storm, attack] Devin replied calmly as he closed he eyes and crossed his arms over his chest. Storm too went speeding towards the other blade. Both blade met at the middle of the dish. A huge shock wave when through the room from the force of the colliding blades. [Hang on Galeon!] Lee called to his blade. Devin just slowly opened his eyes and looked at his blade. In the end, it was Galeon that was pushed back. Ray suddenly doubled over in pain from the attack. Lee looked over at his leader horrified. [RAY!] he screamed as Ray just gave him a small smile telling him that he was just fine. You smirked seeing how worried Lee got. He wasn't as tough as he acted. But you didn't come out of that attack unharmed either. A long gasp appeared on your lower left arm from where Storm had scraped against Galeon. The warm liquid slowly started to drip down towards the floor. You could feel it slowly pulling and falling from the tips of your fingers. [GALEON! SPIRAL LIGHTNING!] Lee screamed in a new fit of rage as he pointed towards Devin. Galeon tilting its head back and shot a ball of lightning at Storm. Devin had no time to react and Storm was hit head on. Storm was knocked back to the edge of the dish, but quickly regained its momentum and saved itself from falling out of the dish. A mind blowing pain erupted in your stomach as the invisible attack hit you. But you refused to bend showing the great amount of pain. Grinding your teeth you looked down to see that blood was seeping through your shirt as your bullet wound was reopened. Gasps spread throughout the room as the cameras zoomed in on your injuries. {Damn tarts...} you hissed in your mind while looking up at the camera and glaring at it which in turn would glare at everyone on the bleachers. Slowly you brought your right hand up to cover the wound and stop the bleeding the best you could. Which didn't really help at all. The blood slowly oozed through your fingers and pooled on the floor below you. A look of horror spread on Devin's face as he looked into your glaring eyes. He now knew that he had to finish this battle and quickly. [Storm!] Devin shouted as he called out his bit-beast. A loud echoing roar filled the room along with a blinding silver light. Once the light had died down there was Storm, Devin's great bit beast. Everyone stared at Storm, amazement written clearly on their faces. You just smirked up at her. Storms silver coat and three tails gleamed in the light and seemed to have an unnatural glow about them. Her red fox eyes were glaring at the black lion that stood in front of her. [Storm, Anatomy Of A Hurricane!] screamed Devin as he held his hand palm face out towards Lee. Storm opened her mouth and let out a loud roar. Her eyes were glaring into Galeons and she extended her crimson red claws. Suddenly she took her three tails and braided them together. Once they were intertwined, she started to spine them. As she was spinning her tail she opened her mouth and shot out a large ball of water. The water ball went hurtling towards Galeon at an amazing speed. [Galeon, Doge!] Lee screamed, but it was all in vein. The large ball of water hit Galeon head on. Storm then whipped her tail towards Galeon releasing the hurricane winds she had been creating. Lees eyes widened as he saw the second attack coming his way. The high winds crashed into Galeon knocking him towards the edge. [No! Galeon hold on!] Lee screamed as he brought his hands up to block the winds that were attacking him. Looking over a Ray you could see gashes appearing all over his body. [Storm!] Devin screamed once Lee had turned away to protect his face. Suddenly Devin's blade went zooming towards Lees. In on quickly movement Storm crashed into Galeon. Galeon was knocked out of the dish. A stunned silence washed through the room as the winds died down. Everyone seemed shocked especially Ray and Lee. [And... And the winner is, Devin of Lunar Ray!] called DJ Jazzman after he had finally realized what had just happened. A loud cheer erupted though the stands among clapping. Two crew members came to your side and unlocked your chains. You looked down at the floor. The whole platform was almost filled with your blood. {I didn't think it was going to get that bad}. Sighing you prepared to move. But before you could even attempt to move your leg, you were in someone's arms. Looking to your right, you saw that Devin was holding you. He smirked down at you as he slowly walked off the platform. Looking at him you could tell that he didn't even use half of his power on Lee. Its not he was really worth it though. [I don't know many people that could have handled that] Devin said once you two were in the hall. You just stared at the hall in front of you. [But thanks for being there for me Meg.] Devin said as he took a right into one of the doors. The room was completely white just telling you what kind of room it was. Two beds were on each wall across from each other. And that was the only thing that was in the room. You glared up at Devin not waking to be here. [Ill be back later after you're fixed up] Devin said as he placed you on the white sheets. You reluctantly nodded at him. He smiled down at you before he turned and left the room. Right after Devin had disappeared from sight a nurse walked into the room. She had bright blue eyes and blond hair that was pulled back into a bun. A wide smile stretched across her very pink lips. {Ewww} you thought as you semi glared at the pink gunk on her lips. [My, you look like you went through a lot] she stated kindly as she grabbed a white and red first aid kit that was sitting next to the bed. She placed it on the bed as she pulled up and chair and sat next to the bed. [Can you take off your shirt?] she asked as she flipped the hinges and rummaged through the box. You took a deep breath as you slowly sat up. All you muscles were screaming at you, resisting any movement that you did. But stopping would be giving in to the pain. And showing a sign of weakness. Slowly you grabbed the bottom of your shirt and pulled it up over your head. A grunt of pain escaped your lips as you pulled the shirt totally off. Throwing the bloody shirt on the floor you flopped down on the bed. Your eyes were closed and your hands were grasped in pain. You muscles relaxed welcoming the stillness. [Now this may hurt] the nurse warned from your right. {Like I need anymore pain} you thought grumpily as you opened your eyes and glared at the white ceiling. Your vision wavered as a searing pain consumed your stomach. Grinding your teeth, you looked down and saw that the nurse was rubbing disinfectant over your bullet wound. You almost laughed. Weren't nurses suppose to make you feel better? She then grabbed your left arm and did the same thing. You grabbed the bed with your right hand as another wave of pain rushed through your body. A sigh escaped your mouth once you heard the nurse say that all she had to do was wrap your wounds. [There] she said as tied the last knot and started to fill her box back up. You looked down to see that you now had a shirt of gaze and gaze going from your elbow to your wrist on your left arm. The nurse gave you a warm smile before leaving the room. {Finally some alone time} you thought as you closed your eyes and sighed.[Ray? Are you sure you're ok?] you heard Mariah ask from the hall. Slowly you opened your eyes and glared at the ceiling. {Bimbo} you grumbled as you stared as the flecks in the white paint. [Ya I'm just going to get these bandaged.] Ray said. [Do you need anyone to come with you?] she asked in a sickly-sweet voice that almost made you gage. [No Ill be just fine] Ray said back in a smooth voice as he tried not to hurt her feelings. You then heard foot steps enter the room. You heard them halt abruptly as Ray asked, [Meg? Is that you?]. You just slowly turned your gaze to the raven hair boy who was now standing in the door way. [Are you ok?] he asked as he walked over to your bed side. [Just peachy] you grunted as you slowly sat up. Ray just looked at you with worry filled eyes. [Are you sure you should be moving?] he asked as you slowly walked towards the doorway. [I'm fine] you stated as you gently brushed past him and into the hallway. You could feel his eyes on you, but you shrugged it off. Right now you just didn't want to talk to him. Or anyone else for that matter. [I knew it wouldn't take you that long to get up] came a voice familiar from behind you. Quickly you turned around. A blurred image of a boy stood in front of you as a wave of dizziness flooded your senses. [Now no quick movements] stated Luke as he gripped your shoulders to keep you steady. You just looked at him weirdly. For a while you two just stayed there staring at each other. [Can I help you?] you finally asked pulling your shoulders out of his grip. Quickly he darted his gaze to the floor. [I need to talk to you] he said with a sigh. Again you just stared at him with a blank stare. [I was going to talk to you after the ball. That was before you got shot.] he said sighing again but now he had a slight smirk on his face. Glaring at his smirk you started to think back to before the ball. [Oh] you said finally remembering. [Talk away] you said as you looked at him unemotionally. But he just leaned down with his back facing you. {Ya ok...} you thought as you stared at him with your eyebrow raised. [We cant talk here. Get on] he said lowly. Slowly you climbed on his back piggy back reaching your room Luke lightly placed you on your bed. He soon jumped on the bed and sat down next to you. [Now what is it that you needed to talk about?] you asked as rolled on your side and curled up with your pillow. [The Blitzkrieg Boys] He stated looking you in the eyes.