Chapter 15: Round Three- Australia
A huge round of applause erupted from the crowd as your team entered the arena. The boat had just docked in Australia a few hours ago. You had suffered three days on the boat after that damn pool party. The whole trip Mariah, Hilary, and Emily wouldn't leave you alone. This made you loose probably the only time that you would have had to sleep late during the whole championships. After suppressing a yawn you took a seat next to your brother on Lunar Rays bench. {I wonder how this battle will be fought...} you thought as you looked around the room. All of the teams were sitting at a bench by a door that had led them into the arena. Only one team still needed to come in. [And now in comes, the home team... THE UNDERGROUND BLADERS!] shouted DJ Jazzman while pointing towards the main double doors. Slowly the doors opened and in walked Kali, Electra, Desirea, and Jason. Loud cheers exploded from the stands as they jumped to their feet. Chants of [Beat Tyson!] echoed throughout the dome. [WHY ARE YOU SINGALING OUT ME!] screamed Tyson while jumping up from his bench. [Maybe its because you're the WORLD CHAMPTION!] screamed Hilary as she hit him making him sit back down on the bench. Everyone else just sat there unfazed. After a couple more minutes Mr. D walked onto the stage a mic in his hand. [Now for the rules today.] Another loud cheer erupted from the crowd. [A pair to blade will be chosen at random. The pair may even be from the same team. And people from the same team might be fighting twice. There will only be eight battles today, one for each team. That is if every team gets chosen to go. And loser of the match will not be allowed to blade for the rest of the championships. Lets start picking pairs!]. {Wont be able to blade again... What kind of weird rule is that one} you thought as you watched the large computer screen in the corner light up with pairings. The third one down had your name on it. Right next to yours was Tyson's. Looking across the way you could see Tyson staring at you in shock. You just smirked. Isn't this what he wanted? To battle you and shut you up? Now's his chance. Right above yours was Rika vs. Desirea. That seemed as if it was going to be a good match up. Above them was Luke vs. Lee. {That ones going to be easy for Luke}.*Rika's POV*[Will the bladers of the second match please report to the dish] called DJ Jazzman. Luke and Lee walked off the stage, blades in hand. Luke had won the battle no problem. But you had expected that much from your team caption. [Good luck] Luke said as he passed you. You just grunted back at him. You didn't need luck. And you had never heard of this blader. She should be easy to beat. Once you reached the stage you looked over at your opponent. Desirea. She was from the sound of the cheers a well know Underground blader. {Maybe this will be good.}[Bladers ready!]. You grabbed your launcher and your light dusty red blade. [Three!]. You snapped Makaze on your launcher as Desirea did the same with her blade. [Two!] Both of you slammed our rip cords into place. [One!] Now you both stood ready for those final three words. [Let. It. Rip!]. In a flash both of the blades were sent zooming around the dish. Desireas blade was silver with purple tips. Very easy to distinguish form your dusty red one. For awhile you both just let your blades dance around the dish. Each of you waiting for the other to make the first move. Finally you grew board of this pointless dance. [Makaze! Show yourself!]. A bright light burst from your blade. As the light cleared your might tiger stood where the light once was. Desirea just smirked as she looked at your cat. Looking down at her own blade, she said something. But it was so soft that you could tell what it was. She then looked back up at you. [Kayun, rise!] she shouted looking you in the eye. A dull purple light started to surround her blade. Slowly you tilted your head down to look at the blade. Suddenly a bright silver light shot from the centre of the blade. Turning your head you tried to shield your eyes from the light. When the light dulled you finally looked back to the dish. Standing in place of the light was Desireas bit-beast, Kayun. Kayun was a beautiful white horse. Its body was a strong build and wings were jutting out of his back. Purple tipped each feather on his wings. A flowing mass of white hair made up Kayuns tail and main. {This is going to be a battle worth my time} you thought as you smirked up at the beast. [Makaze! Ram Kayun!] you shouted as you pointed at the great winged horse. Obeying orders, Makaze went zooming towards Kayun. Desirea just smirked as she waited for your blade to come closer. {What's she up too..} you thought your eyes never leaving Desireas. Once Makaze was only and inch away, Desirea finally looked you in the eye. Her smirk worsened as she called, [Kayun, Flash Strike!]. Your eyes widened. {She wanted Makaze to get close enough for a quick attack} you thought panicked as you just watched helplessly. Kayun opened his eyes wide. They turned a bright yellow. Then just as Makaze was going to collide with him, Kayun turned and outstretched his wing. A surge of electricity pulsed through the wing and hit Makaze square in the chest. [MAKAZE!] you screamed as you too felt the hit as if you were the one being attacked. Your breath was cut short as you placed a hand on your chest. Looking up you glared at Desirea. {If she wants a fight... She's going to get one} you thought angrily looking back at your blade. [Makaze, Water Illusion!] you screamed. Quickly Makaze summoned two other Makaze copies made out of water. Desirea just looked at them as they came speeding at her. {She really is stupid...} Desirea thought as you smirked at you.
*With You*Sitting on your team bench you stared intently at the match between Rika and Desirea. Rika was no easy opponent, yet Desirea was having no trouble battling her. It was as if she would have picked Rika to battle out of anyone here. [That's cause she would have] said Eclipse as his sprit floated above his blade and sat next to you. Of course you were the only one that could see him. {And why is that?} you asked him. [And it now looks as if Desirea has the upper hand!] AJ Topper shouted as Desirea destroyed all of the Makaze clones. [Makaze would be the easiest of all the bit-beasts here for Kayun to talk on.] Eclipse said yawning and stretching. It still amazed you that a sprit had to strength. {But why?} you asked knowing full well that your wolf would not give you a straight answer. He never did. [What kind of power does each animal possess?] he asked walking around your bench. As he passed Adam, Adam looked at him being able to see him as well. Then he looked over toward you. He gave you a questioning look, but decided better of it and looked back at the battle after shacking his head. {Makaze is water... And it looks as if Kayun is lightning.} you said looking back to the battle again. Makaze took another hard hit as Kayun rammed him again. [And what attracts lightning?] {Water!}*Back to Rika's POV*You looked at Desirea shocked. She had quickly discovered which one of your Makazes was the fake and which one was real. The realization of how hard this battle is going to be just hit you. But you wanted your rematch with Meg and nothing would stand in your way! All you have to try was a full on attack now. Turning to Makaze you saw that he was ready. [Makaze. Water Eruption!] you called. Makaze hesitated for a second. This was your most powerful attack. But after a few seconds he turned to Kayun. His eyes glowing a light blue. This fur turned a light aqua. Suddenly Makaze charged full force at Kayun. A few feet away from the winged horse, water erupted around Makaze and went racing towards Kayun. [Stormy Blitz!] Desirea screamed before the water touched Kayun. Kayun immediately obeyed his commands. A mass of yellow and purple sparks covered his body. And just as the water touched him, he flung open his wings and shot the bolts off his body. Quickly the bolts travelled up the water and raced towards Makaze. You watched stunned as Makaze roared out of pain. And just as soon as the battle began, it ended. Makaze slowly fell to the floor no more energy in him. [And the winner is, DESIREA OF THE UNDERGROUND BLADERS!] screamed DJ Jazzman. But you had just faintly heard his words. Numbly you walked towards your blade. The last bolts still searing through you body. Maybe Meg could help you with that later... Slowly you walked back to your team, head held low. You felt ashamed for loosing for them. Now you couldn't blade for the rest of the championships. And you wouldn't get a rematch with Meg. But that just maybe a good thing for your heath. [Great match!] Sully said as you sat down on the far end next to Luke. [You did your best!] Chris said giving you a thumbs up. [And my best lost] you whispered. [Don't beat yourself up, it was just her blades power] Luke demanded next to you. You stayed silent, but didn't believe him. [Next up is Meg of Lunar Ray and Tyson of the BBA Revolution!]. {Go get him Meg} you thought silently looking over towards your friend.*Your POV*Slowly you got off your bench to face your brother. As you looked across the dish to your brother you knew what he was thinking. He knew he didn't have a chance against you. And he never will. [Bladers please get ready.] DJ Jazzman stated holding his mic up in the air. The crowd cheered in anticipation of the up coming beybattle. Lazily you reached into your pocket and pulled out your blade. This battle was just a waste of your time. And everyone seemed to know that. Well all except Tyson. [Let It Rip!] screamed DJ Jazzman from the side lines. Both you and Tyson pulled your rip cords as hard as you could. Gracefully your blade landed in the middle of the dish. A few feet away Tyson's blade landed. Both of your blades raced around the sides of the dish. Yours going clockwise and Tyson's going counter clockwise. Just as Tyson's blade was going to pass yours for the tenth time, Eclipse rammed Dragoon with you ever saying a word. [Keep on your toes] you said smirked. Tyson just glared at you before looking back down at the two blades. [Dragoon! Show Meg what you can really do!] Tyson called. A bright light erupted from Tyson's clip as his dragon bit-beast showed himself. You just looked up at the giant dragon bored. {How did Tyson ever become the world champion with a little dragon?} you thought shacking your head. [What are you scared of my dragon] Tyson stated smirking at you while holding up two fingers in what you were thinking was for victory. [No. Am I suppose to be?] you asked not even trying to mask the boredom in your voice. [Then Ill give you something to be afraid of!] Tyson screamed. Turning to his blade he shouted, [Galaxy Storm!] as he pointed towards your blade. Dragoon gave a mighty roar before following Tyson's commands and attacking Eclipse. [Eclipse. Show yourself] you called calmly as the attack surged closer. Right before the attack collided with your blade, Eclipse materialized. Wrapping himself in his giant wings, Eclipse saved himself from the attack. Tyson stared wide eyed at your beast in amazement. [Now are you scared Tyson?] you asked a smirk on your face. [Never!] he screamed as he commanded Dragoon to do the same attack. You rolled your eyes as Eclipse just deflected it with his wings again. [Eclipse!] you called readying for an attack. It should be a swift victory for you. But a sudden searing pain burst on your back. Your eyes lost focus as you bent your head towards the floor and bent your knees. {What's going on...?} you asked as another wave of pain flashed down your back. It now felt as if your back was ripping in two. Slowly you fell to your knees. Your breath was staggered and uneven. [Meg...?] you could hear Tyson call from the other side of the dish. You could hear the worry in his voice. A couple of gasps went around the room. [Someone get a doctor!] shouted DJ Jazzman into the microphone. [No. I'm fine] you gasped as you pushed yourself to stand. Tyson looked at you worry clearly in his eyes. You just gave him and unemotional look as you pushed the pain out of your mind. [Ready to finish this?] you asked him looking him straight in the eye. For a minute he just stared at you in confusion. After a while she shook his head and stated energized [You're going down!]. You just smirked at him. [Dragoon, Galaxy Turbo Twister] Tyson shouted. [Eclipse,] you started to call an attack, but had to stop. The immense pain had returned to your back. {I cant call out attacks!} you thought desperately as you watched the attack hit Eclipse square in the chest. He had been watching you and totally forgot about the attacking coming his way.*With The Blitzkrieg Boys*[Why isn't Meg attacking?] asked Bryan as he sat there with his arms crossed watching the battle. His full attention on the battle. [Do you think she's finally feeling sorry for the idiot Tyson?] Spencer asked carelessly not worried one bit. Tala and Kai both sat in silence watching the match. A deep hidden worry filled both of the boys for each of them knew that something was major wrong. Nothing would stop you from attacking in a battle.*With You*{I guess were going to have to try something different} you thought as you looked up to your black wolf companion. [Have fun Eclipse] you said relaxing your stance. Tyson looked at you in wonder, but he had no time to ask you a question. Eclipse came zooming towards Dragoon. Sparks flew as the two blades met in the middle of the dish. Eclipse bit Dragoon in the neck as Dragoon clawed at Eclipses wing. {Its all up to you Eclipse} you thought as your vision blurred yet again. A roar of pain escaped Eclipses mouth as something in his wing snapped. With his increased pain, he increased the pressure on Dragoons neck. You watched helplessly as the two blades continued to battle it out. Across the dish you could see that Tyson was starring at the battle totally confused. {Pour tart} you thought looking back at Eclipse. He was struggling. And badly. It looked as if Dragoon had the upper hand and that he wasn't going to loose it anytime soon. Just then another wave of pain washed through your system. Looking up at Eclipse you saw that his wings were spread wide, even though it seemed as if his left one truly was broken. Flames were engulfing them. {He's using Dark Embers? On his own?} you thought totally confused and it could be seen on your face. Quickly the fire shot off of Eclipses wing and hit Dragoon square in the back. But it was you that gave a soft cry of pain. And lucky for you, Tyson was the only one close enough to hear it. Well maybe that wasn't so lucky. [What's wrong?] Tyson cried worry consuming his voice. You just looked up at him from your knees which you had fallen on a couple of minutes ago. [I truly have no clue] you stated a weak smirk on your face. All while you two are talking your blades are still battling it out. Again Eclipse opened his wings. Cringing you brought your head back down as the pain flooded through your veins. Another cry escaped your mouth as Dragoon was hit with the attack. [Dragoon! Stop!] Tyson cried as he raced over towards you. When he was about half way too you, you stood up through the pain. [Stop Tyson. I'm fine, and well finish this battle.] you said. Even though you were just focusing on standing up straight at the moment. He hesitated but nodded his head yes. He had the same determination you did. And surprisingly you didn't have to wait very long for the end. With one last collide, Dragoon stopped spinning. You just stared at the blades in shock. Eclipse then slowly clanked to a stop as well. {You did it Eclipse... You did it}.[And it seems that we have our first battle where both blades have stopped! But Meg of Lunar Ray is still the winner of this round!] shouted DJ Jazzman. But his voice was just a faint mummer to your ears. Slowly you started to wave back and forth. [Good match Meg] Tyson stated. Slowly you turned your unfocused eyes to him. In his right hand he was holding out your blade. [Ya. Thanks] you whispered as you grabbed your blade. Slowly you made your way to the steps on the stage. Passing your bench you headed straight towards the doors behind it. It seemed as if the door weighed a ton as you used all your weight to push it open. Slightly dragging your feet you entered the hallway. The slight clank of the door meet your ears as you slowly slid down the wall. You were still breathing heavy. [Meg are you ok?] came a voice from your left. Looking you saw Eclipses sprit form sitting next to you. {I would if I knew what was wrong I would be} you answered resting your head on the wall. [I felt it as well.] he stated and laid down next to you. [When ever I would use an attack it felt as if I was being ripped in two.]. You just stared as your wolf friend. What was happening now? You sure as hell didn't need another thing to complicate your life. [I'm going to get Dawn] Eclipse stated as he slowly faded away. {And that means he's getting Adam} you thought mentally rolling your eyes. And sure enough Adam came rushing though the doors minutes later.[That was one weird battle] Adam said as he crouched down to be eye level with you. [Sure was] you said, your breathing still a little off. [Want some help?] Adam asked holding out his hand. [Cant say no can I] you said dully while grabbing his hand. [Nope] he answered while placing your arm around his neck. Slowly you both walked to the medical room. Once you entered the room you could see nurses running around everywhere taking care of many other bladers. {Guess I was sitting there for a long time} you thought as one of the nurses rushed over to you. [Put this in your mouth and take off your shirt. Sit in the bed over there. Someone will be with you in a minute] the nurse stated while pushing a thermometer in your mouth and pointing to a bed in the corner by a mirror before rushing off. Slowly you and Adam made your way over to the bed. After popping the glass tube in your mouth, you took of your shirt leaving only your black bra on. Which your brother has seen you in many times. But this time he was looking at you with wide eyes. [What's your problem?] you grumbled while trying not to disturb the thermometer too much. [Look in the mirror at your back] he said pointing at the mirror. You looked at him strange but did as he asked. Turning you looked back in the mirror with your back facing it. The thermometer fell out of your mouth as you stared at your reflection in shock. Two thin lines of blood were going down the length of your back. Slowly you reached back and gently touched it. {They're real cuts} you thought as you brought your hand back with blood on it. [Oh that doesn't look good] came a voice from across the room. You and Adam turned to see your grandmother sitting in a chair a magazine in her lap. Glaring at her you walked back over to the bed and took a seat. This was all just too much for you to handle. What was happening to you? [You'll want to get that bandaged up] your grandmother stated as she closed the magazine and slowly walked out of the room. {It was as if she knew something was going to be wrong...} you thought as your eyes lingered on the door. Then turning back to the mirror you just looked at the cut. [Oh my! Are you being looked at?] asked a nurse as she passed by. [No...] you answered lowly not removing your eyes from the mirror. {What are those from?} was the question that wouldn't leave your mind. [Here sit] the nurse stated as she pushed you down on the bed you were suppose to be sitting on. Adam nodded a goodbye as he got up and left. But you didn't return it. Too many thoughts were floating around your head. You didn't feel anything as the nurse cleaned your wounds and placed a large gaze bandage over it. You didn't know where you were going as you left the medical room. You just walked. It seemed like hours before you found a deserted room. Walking in, you sat on a bleacher next to the wall and just stared ahead of an hour later the door opened. Slowly Mike walked in the door. But you didn't see him and didn't really hear him. You were off in your own little word thinking. Just thinking of all that happened today. [Here] Mike said sitting down next to you in the empty locker room you had found your way too. Looking over to him you saw that he had your guitar. Smirking you took it. [One more surprise] you said as he threw one end a blue amp cord at you and walked across the room and plugged the other end in a small, only 10, Marshal amp. But that was enough. Quickly you pulled the guitar out of its black soft-shell case. The bright blue paint glimmered in the light. Slowly you picked each string one at a time. The ring echoed around the room. A new found calm washed over you. Quickly you stood up throwing the strap over your head. The pain in your back was now fully gone. Soon the opening riffs for Godsmacks Whatever filled the room. [And I wonder day to day, I don't like you anyway, I don't need your shit today, You're pathetic in your own way] you started singing. A couple feet away Mike watched you in amazement. He was always amazed to see how well music released your stress. [I feel for you, (better fucking go away), I will behave, Better fucking go away, I'm doing the best I ever did, I'm doing the best that I can, I'm doing the best I ever] you sang the chorus. And knowing that Mike was the only one watching you started to shake your head, hair flying everywhere. With the next couple of riffs you were jumping and swaying to the rhythm. It had been years since you let go like this. It felt good. This song also represented many things you would like to get across to your family. Like they needed to get off your back. Especially Tyson and your grandmother. And if this was your best, then this was your best. Deal with it. [I'm doing the best I ever did, (go away), I'm doing the best that I can] you finished letting the last note ring throughout the the door way you could hear clapping. Turning towards the door you swung your guitar on your back so it was out of your way. Standing there was Electra from the Underground bladers. [What an empowering song] she said distantly as if she wasn't talking to you as much as she was talk to herself. You just stood there staring at her. [What do you want?] Mike asked as he stood up and walked halfway over to you. [Mr. D sent me down here to get you. Were leaving for the US in a couple of hours] she stated as she walked out the door. [She... Seems odd..] Mike stated as both of you headed towards the door. [She seems misunderstood] you stated placing your guitar in its case as you were walking. Mike turned to you giving you a shocked look. [Why do you stick up for people you don't know, yet you yell at people you do?] he asked stopping you on the stairs. Looking him in the eye you just smirked. [Cause I know what jackasses those people can be] you answered pushing him out of your you two reached the top of the steps you could see all the bladers standing around. [QUIET!] Mr. D shouted as he stood on a table. [What's going on?] you asked Tala as you stood next to him. [We don't have any place to stay when we get to the US] he whispered back glaring at Mr. D, his arms folded over his chest. [The room arrangements fell through] Mark finished on the other side of you. [Great...] you said shaking your head. Again the crowed was up in an uproar. Everyone was talking, or more like yelling, at once. After a few more minutes you shouted [YOU CAN STAY AT OUR HOUSE IF YOU SHUT THE HELL UP!]. Everyone quickly turned and looked at you. You just glared back as silence filled the small area. [Guess that's settled then] Mr. D stated as he just shrugged. [Now can we go to the planes?] asked Rika who was leaning against the wall. [Yes] Mr. D said simply a smile upon his face. Quickly all the bladers filled out of the building. After a long taxi trip stuck with Tyson who wouldn't shut up and Luke who said nothing, you were ready for the long plane trip to the US just to get away from them. [Please buckle your seat belts] came a voice over the speaker system. Leaning down you did as the stewardess asked. This time you were in a row of five seats. Adam was by the window with you sitting next to him. Tala was next to you followed by Kai and Jason. It wasn't a comfortable sitting arrangement for anyone. [Please enjoy your flight to Maine located in the United States of America.]. You just stared at the seat in front of you. Maine. You would be going home. Home...