Chapter 19: Round 5- Final- Russia
You just stared at Hilary in disbelief. Her screaming had made you and Tala come running at full speed. {She should know to only scream for help, when she needs it} you thought icily. Your eyes locked with hers in a cold stare. Next to you Tala was also glaring at her. [You were screaming...] you growled. She shook her head viciously still looking terrified. Yet you could see no danger. The foot steps were growing louder as the rest of the house ran towards the room. [What is it?] growled Tala as he crossed his arms and worsened his glare. Hilary just shook with fear as she pointed towards the wall. Slowly you and Tala turned your gaze to the wall. Quickly crawling out of sight was a tiny black spider no bigger then a dime. [It's just a spider...] Tala muttered as both you and him walked out of the room pissed. [What's wrong!] screamed Tyson as he ran towards into the room. [Have fun] is all you said as you just continued to walk out of the room.[I'm going down stairs] Tala stated as he parted from you and walked down the steps. You just nodded your head and kept walking towards your room. At the moment you just wanted to go to bed. This mornings events had been very tiring. But someone walking out of their room made you stop. You had never seem this girl before. Then what could she be doing here? {Who could that be?} you asked yourself as you just watched her walk towards you. Your eyes stayed glued on her as she came ever nearer. She had a book in her hand and literally ran into. [I'm sorry] she said finally looking up from her book and noticing you there. Her misty blue eyes staring into your stormy gray ones. [Do, I know you?] you asked trying to place her. She had platinum coloured hair and light skin. And her eyes reminded you so much of someone, but you just couldn't put her with anyone else. You knew the colour wasn't the same. But the stare was. Just who's? [I don't think so. I'm here to cheer on my brother. Daichi.] she said as she held out her hand. Placing your hand in hers you slowly shook her hand in a greeting. [I'm Meg, the leader of Lunar Ray] you said. Her eyes blinked for a moment as she looked you over. It seemed as if she was sizing up the competition up for her brother. In the end she just nodded and looked back towards your book. [Catch you later] she said as she slightly waved and walked down the stairs. {Daichi's sister? That's not where I remember her from...} you thought as you made your way to your room. {But I just can't think of who she remind me of...}[I see you met Kira] stated Rika as she stood by her room door which was next to yours. You took a small glance back to see the girl you were just talking to disappear from sight. [Guess so...] you said still slightly confused about the random girl. And why she would show so late in the competition. [She reminds you of someone doesn't she?] Rika asked walking towards you. You just continued to stare at door leading to your room. {How does she know...} you questioned yourself but said nothing. There was just something about this girl that you knew from somewhere else. [Well, would you like to know just who she reminds you of?] Rika asked crossing her arms. Side glancing you could see that she was becoming impatient. [Sure] you said as you turned around and leaned your back on your door. It gave a soft creaking sound as it became use to your weight. Rika looked around as if she was looking out for someone. You just gave her a questioning look. [She's my sister] Rika said finally, after a sigh. Your eyes widened as you just stared at her. {I remember her now...} you thought as you looked into Rika's Caribbean blue eyes. But it wasn't her that Kira reminded you of. It was Tala. She was his twin after all...[What are you two talking about?] asked Mark as he walked off the steps and over towards you and Rika. [How big your nose is] grumbled Rika as she leaned back on the wall in between your door and hers. Mark just glared at her before turning to you. [Adam wants to talk to you. He's in the kitchen] he told you before going right back to glaring at Rika. You just walked towards the steps without a second look at the two glaring idiots. {I swear... They shouldn't be allowed to be on the same content together...}You walked into the kitchen to see Adam drinking some coffee. He looked up at you for a minute before returning his gaze back to his coffee. Not caring you just walked over to the sink and grabbed a bowl. After finding some cereal and milk you made yourself some breakfast. Sitting across from Adam you started to eat not realizing before now just how hungry you were. After a few minutes Adam finally spoke up. [What did you and Hiro talk about the other day?] he asked staring at you intently. You paused mid-chew. {Did he really just ask me that?} you asked yourself as you just stared at the table. The feeling of his staring eyes washed all over you. Finally you got up the courage to look at him. [What he deserved to know] you answered defiantly staring into his eyes. He just shook his head and opened his mouth to say something. But you cut him off. [We have a battle to get to] you said as you picked up your now empty bowl and placed it back into the sink. Turning quickly you walked out the door without giving your brother the time of day.[Need a ride?] asked Tala the second you had emerged from the kitchen. Looking at him you smirked. It was great to get of the tense air that surrounded your brother. Then again, Tala always seemed to ease and tension you had. [Of course] you stated as you followed him to the garage. Your eyes widen as you look over the bike Tala was walking over to. It had to be one of your favourite bikes. It was a black Yamaha Mt-01. Yamaha wasn't normally your style, it mostly leaned towards Kawasaki's or Ducati's but this bike was just amazing. It had to be, in your opinion, one of the nicest Yamaha had ever made. You were staring at the bike in wonder as Tala just stared at you, a helmet in his hand being out-stretched towards you. [Are you going to stare at it... Or are we going to ride it...?] Tala asked breaking your thoughts. You just grabbed the helmet without another word. Tala just smirked under his helmet as he got on the bike. You soon followed wrapping your arms around his waste. He seemed to relax at your touch before speeding off towards the stadium.
[Need a ride?] asked Tala the second you had emerged from the kitchen. Looking at him you smirked. It was great to get of the tense air that surrounded your brother. Then again, Tala always seemed to ease and tension you had. [Of course] you stated as you followed him to the garage. Your eyes widen as you look over the bike Tala was walking over to. It had to be one of your favourite bikes. It was a black Yamaha Mt-01.
Yamaha wasn't normally your style, it mostly leaned towards Kawasaki's or Ducati's but this bike was just amazing. It had to be, in your opinion, one of the nicest Yamaha had ever made. You were staring at the bike in wonder as Tala just stared at you, a helmet in his hand being out-stretched towards you. [Are you going to stare at it... Or are we going to ride it...?] Tala asked breaking your thoughts. You just grabbed the helmet without another word. Tala just smirked under his helmet as he got on the bike. You soon followed wrapping your arms around his waste. He seemed to relax at your touch before speeding off towards the stadium. [And it seems that in third place we have team Zatknjisj! Next up will be a battle between Lunar Ray and the Blitzkrieg Boys to see who is the number one team!] shouted DJ Jazzman as both of the teams on the stage shook each others hand. Slowly you and the rest of your team stood up and made it's way towards the stage. [Good luck] said Chris as he passed and took his seat on his team bench. You just nodded in thanks, your mind to focus on other this to give a vocal answer. Just as everyone from both teams had set foot on the stage, the single blue dish in the middle of the stage sank below it. {What do they have in store for us?} you thought you watched the stage intently. Up from the centre rose four different beydishes all connect through a small passageway only wide enough for one blade to make it through at a time. The four dishes were in a circle and DJ Jazzman was standing in the centre. [As you see we have four different dishes here!] shouted Jazzman into his mic as he spun around and talked to the audience from all angles. [For this battle one member from each team will stand at a dish. Blitzkrieg Boys on the inside, Lunar Ray on the outside. Then the winner of the battle, if still spinning, will enter the next dish to help his or her team mate battle. And a wining team is only decided by the last blader standing in the last round no matter how many wins or loses you have had earlier on in the battles. Now, bladers pick your order!]. Your eyes just stayed glued on the dishes. This was going to be a hard challenge. [I think that Adam should be the first one to start out] you said as you looked back at your silent team. Everyone looked at you in a small wonder. [He's one of our best bladers though.] said Mike as he shoved his hands in his pockets a sigh that he's annoyed. [But if he wins, he'll be the one that can stay spinning the longest] you answered as you quickly glanced at the Blitzkrieg Boys. They seemed to be ready and waiting for your team to start. [She makes a good point.] started Devin. [Adam, Mike, me, then Meg. That's our order] he finished and you all turned around waiting for the start of the battle. [Will the bladers step up to the dishes, please!] called DJ Jazzman. A loud eruption of cheers echoed through the room. As you stepped up to your dish you could see exactly who everyone was against. Adam was up against Bryan. Mike was facing Spencer, and Devin was fighting Kai. Then it was going to be you and Tala. Looking Tala in the eye you could see just how calm he was about this battle. You just wished you could say the same thing about yourself. Shakaku had promised that Eclipse was still in your blade and would battle just fine, but you had your doubts. And they were strong ones.
*Shakaku's POV*
You looked at Meg as her eyes stayed fixed on the floor. She was extremely nervous, a first for her. But to everyone else she seemed calm, in a bored manner. You could just read her emotions like an open book. This was the perfect thing to worry about though. Earlier you had assured her that Eclipse would still be in her blade and would emerge and be able to battle. But in truth you weren't sure either. That morning Adam seemed to be thinking the same thing. He does seem to be better now though. {They'll never be able to blade if they don't relax} you thought as you sighed. [I wish you luck, my mistress] you muttered softly from your seat, which was outside the door so you would draw attention with your wings. Raikou was at another door also watching from the shadows. Your eyes focused on the large screen as Meg and Tala took a step up to their dishes as their battle was about to begin.
*With You*
It was now your battle. Taking a deep calming breath you looked over at Tala one last time before the battle started. The thoughts of everything going wrong with your blade were still present in your mind. But there was nothing you could now, other then hoping for the best. [Three!] shouted Jazzman. You and Tala stood ready, your launcher in hand. [Two!]. Both blades were snapped in place along with the ripcords. You both were itching to get this battle started. [One!]. Nervousness crept into the pit of your stomach waiting for the final three words. {Is Eclipse really going to show?} was your final thought. [Let it RIP!]. Wolborg and Eclipse slammed into the dish at the same moment. A small pulse hit your legs from the impact force of the two powerful blades. But it was you only you and Tala that were fighting in this battle. Adam had won against Bryan in the first round. Mike lost to Spencer, but Adam knocked Spencer out of the dish in the second round. Then in the third round, Kai beat Devin and tied with Adam. Now it was just up to you and Tala to see who the winner of the World Championships was. No pressure at all. The sound of metal scraping met your ears as your black blade and Tala's white blade collided. Both forces being equal, they stayed at a stand still. It should have told your right then and there that Eclipse was going to give his all. But still the only thing you could think of, was {Is Eclipse really going to be able to handle this? Is he going to be able to come out?}. Again the blades rammed into each other. After a few seconds at a stand still, both blades parted and returned to circling each other. {Shit} you thought staring at your blade in a detached sort of way. [You look distracted] Tala said making you look over towards him. His face was still his regular cold self, but something was hidden deep within his eyes. Was he angry that you weren't focusing on the battle? Or was he worried that something was wrong with you? [I'm fine] you said trying to convince yourself of that very statement. The look on Tala's face told you that he truly didn't believe you. But at the moment you didn't care. You still had your bit-beast problem taking up your thoughts. Again your blades met in a loud collision. But they were still equal in power and strength. This was causing Tala to get irritated. [Wolborg!] Tala called tired of the childish games you were playing at the moment. In a flash of light his amazing ice wolf emerged from the centre of his blade. You stared at Tala for a long moment. You were just dredging the moment he would call Wolborg out. {I have to try and call Eclipse out sometime} you thought as you looked down towards your blade. {I just hope this works}. But you just couldn't bring yourself to call him. {What if he really doesn't come? What if calling him hurts Shakaku?} your thoughts churned getting worse and worse by the second. {What if Eclipse comes out deformed...}. But just then someone's voice brought you out of your thoughts. [Meg? Are you going to call out Eclipse?] asked Tala his voice cold as it always was in front of a crowd. Slowly you looked up. What could you say? [It seems that Meg doesn't want to call out her powerful beast, Eclipse] Jazzman hollered into his mic. Your eyes quickly waved back down to your blade. You really didn't need the extra pressure.*Adam's POV*
You were staring at Meg with shock. {Is she... Scared?] you asked yourself from your position on your team bench. Her eyes stayed focused on her blade as the crowd started to yell at her. You could tell that she just didn't need this at the moment. But what was her problem? [What's wrong with Meg?] asked Chris as he sat down next to you. Slowly you turned to look at him. [Your guess is as good as mine] you whispered your eyes back on Meg. Her hair was covering her face, but you could just picture her wide scared eyes. {Pull it together Meg. You know in your heart that Eclipse is just fine}.
*Back To You*
The screams of the fans were causing your fears to increase. {I haven't been scared in years! Why start now?} you asked yourself as you still just watched your blade spin around the dish. [Meg?] you heard Tala call from across the dish. Hesitantly you looked up at him. [Just try to call him out. For me?] he asked looking you in the eye. Taking a deep breath, you decided that you should give it a try. If not for you, for Tala. He deserves a good fight after all. [Eclipse] you called lower that normal . But a black light surrounded your blade none the less. This was a good sign. Your fears slowly started to melt away as the light started to fade. After the light had cleared it revealed your magnificent dark wolf. Your eyes lit up for a second before you looked back to Tala. [Let's see if we can finish this in one attack.] you said setting a challenge completely back to your old self. Tala looked stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered. [Lets] he answered. [HELLS END!] you screamed as Tala screamed, [NOVAE ROG!]. Both attacks went soaring at each other. This was going to be it. The end of the battle. The end of the finals. Shocked, you could see Wolborg ram Eclipse with such force, he was sent flying from the dish. A sharp pain came to your lower right leg as you blade cut it as is it flew passed. [Good job, Tala] you said as you picked up your blade that was now covered in your own crimson blood. [It seems that the winners of the World Championships are... THE BLIZKRIEG BOYS!] shouted DJ Jazzman. The whole arena exploded into cheers. You just smirked over at Tala. He deserved the title he got.[Now settle down!] Mr. D. screamed into the microphone after a couple more minutes of cheering. After the crowed quieted down, the head of the BBA continued. [I would like to thank all the bladers for making this competition so exciting and fun. And for that we are throwing a party! A bus is waiting for each team outside. Go, relax, and have fun! You all deserved it!]. And with that he shooed all the teams out the door and onto a you walked into the building where the bus had dropped you off. It was a club for beginning bands. It was a nicely decorated place, and completely empty. [You guys have the place to yourself tonight] came a voice over the speakers. Looking over you saw that it was the lead guitarist and singer of the band. He was in all black, and had black hair. But his eyes were a mesmerizing blue.
You took a seat at a back table with the rest of Lunar Ray and the Blitzkrieg Boys. Zatknjisj along with Scotty and Jess were sitting at the table right next to you. After everyone had filled into the club, the singer started to talk again. [We are the band Brother Grimm, and we would like to welcome you to the very underground club Van Helsing. Along with being a new break out band, we are also a rock cover band. Suggest some songs and we just might play them.] he finished flashing a great smile around the room. Hilary and Mariah screamed in pure delight. You very much wanted to punch them in the back of the head. A least today was the last day you were going to be seeing them for a month. [SING DANCE DANCE BY FALLOUT BOY!] screamed Hilary as Mariah requested something from Panic! At The Disco. You cringed. This so wasn't going to be a fun night. A small laugh come from the stage making you look at the singer. [I think I would like to let the pretty guitarist in the back to pick] he said nodding towards you. The sound of shifting chairs filled the room as everyone turned to look at you. You just smirked towards the singer. [Lets make it easy on you. Control by Faktion] you said as you crossed your arms. The singer smirked. [We can do that.] And you were surprised when they did a good the song was over, both Mariah and Hilary walked over to your table. Both of them had their hands on the hips and were giving you a heated glare. [What do you two bimbo's want?] muttered Mike as he crossed his arms and glared at him. Quickly they shot him a glare before turning their look back to you. [Why do you get all the attention for all the guys?] Mariah asked as they slowly started to move around the table towards your seat. You said nothing. Just staring at them, warning them not to make another move. But they just didn't get it. [And why do you have to be so cold?] Hilary asked now only a foot away at the most. You just shook your head as you became pissed. [And you care, why?] you growled glaring at them. [Cause you're an ungrateful bitch!] Hilary screamed as she pulled her hand back and slapped you. Dryly you laughed. Slowly you stood and looked Hilary in the eyes. Surprisingly she stayed her ground resisting the fear in her eyes. [You think I'm a bitch?] you asked your voice mocked with hurt. [That's fine with me] you hissed as you punched her square in the jaw. She went flying back into Mariah who was standing right behind her. Slowly you leaned down your face only inches from her. [I never asked you to judge me. Never forget that I don't care what title you give me] you whispered. Her eyes widened in fear as you stood back up. Quickly Tyson ran over to then as you just sat back down in your seat. [Tyson, get her away before I beat the shit out of both of you] you growled as he looked towards you as if he was going to say something. To your surprise, he actually listened without any thing you knew, you were hearing footsteps coming towards your table. They stopped next to you made you look to your left. And to your surprise it was the lead singer. You looked at him in question as he stood next to you. [Miss Granger, my I have this dance?] he asked bowing slightly and extending his hand for you to take. For a minute you hesitated, but decided to dance with him anyway. What could it hurt? The band was playing softly and many other couples were out on the floor. The singer stopped right next to Jess and Luke. You just smirked at her as she glared. Slowly you placed your hands on the guys shoulders as he placed his lightly on his waste. [My name is Kevin by the way] he said as he flashed you a smile. You nodded. [And I see you know my name] you stated as you both slowly rocked back and forth. [I've seen many of your concerts.] he said smirking. You smirked back. For a while you both stayed silent just listening to the music. It was a friendly dance and nothing more. [I guess I asked you to dance because I wanted to thank you for hitting that annoying as hell girl.] he started as he nodded towards Hilary who was now glaring at you. Giving her a glare of your own, she quickly turned away terrified. [But I never knew the red head over there would want to kill me] he finished just staring at Tala. You let out a small laugh making Kevin look at you. [I didn't know he'd want to kill you either] you said. Kevin smirked down at you. And just then Tala tapped him on the shoulder. Kevin just nodded know what Tala wanted. [Guess I better go sing] he said as he departed to the a word from Tala, you placed your arms around his neck. He was stunned for a second but quickly recovered and wrapped his arms around your waste. Out of the corner of your eye you could see Chris and Scotty who were standing by the punch bowl smirking at you. But you just pushed that out of your mind. The Gift by Seether slowly started to flow from the stage as Kevin made his way back to the mic. Slowly you laid your head on Tala's shoulders, facing him. He looked down at you and your eyes locked. In the light his eyes were just breath taking. {Will I be able to protect him from the upcoming danger?} you asked yourself as your eyes fell to his shirt. As if he sensed your thoughts, Tala's grip on you tightened. [I'm glade you're here] you whispered to him as the song ended. He looked at you in question, but you just walked back to your seat. A glass of ice tea was waiting for you when you got back. Looking up at the stage you nodded your thanks to Kevin who just smirked a your eyes slowly made their way to the table next to you. But what you saw shocked you. Scotty and Chris were both screaming at each other. {They never fight...} you thought as you just stare at them. Both Rika and Luke were staring at them in shock. Either it was over the fact that they were fighting, or it was because of what they were fighting about. But it shocked you either way. Suddenly Scotty shot up, his chair flying backwards. Chris soon followed and they were both now in a fist fight. [Chris, Scotty!] you called as you stood up and ran over to them. They didn't even seem to hear your voice. Chris through another punch that was intended to hit Scotty, but he ducked and you were right in the way. It hit you in the cheek, and did little damage, but Chris was shocked. [Will you two grow up now?] you growled looking back and forth between both of them. With one last glare the fight was finally over. But just what started it in the first place?A calming breeze washed over you as you sat on the deck railing. The sky was starting to grow darker as the day slowly slipped to night. You were very thankful that the competition was finally over. Adam and everyone else on Lunar Ray decided that you would just stick around Russia before heading back to the cabin in Japan. Zatknjisj, and F.I.N.E also decided to stay. Finally some time away from all those annoying ass's. A sigh escaped your lips as you stood up on the railing and opened your arms wide. It felt great to just let the wind flow over you. Especially with all the strain of the battles off your shoulders. That just left more room for the whole Shakaku, Raikou thing though. Just then you heard a soft gasp of pain. Scrunching your eyebrows in confusion you jumped off the railing and headed towards the back door. A grunt of pain sounded from inside the door. Quickly you flung it open to see what the hell was happening on the other side. Shocked the first thing you saw was a fist flying your way. Stunned you did nothing and it connected perfectly with your face. A slight sting came to your mouth as you could feel a small amount of blood ooze from your lip. Glaring you looked up at your attacker. Even more confused you saw Tyson's brown eyes staring back at you, hatred burning deep with in them. {What's wrong with him?} you asked yourself as you just stared at him. Then, in one swift move, Tyson had raised his foot and kicked you right in the stomach. Give a small grunt of pain you flew into the closest wall. Slowly you slid down the wall trying to catch your breath. The kick had knocked the wind out of you. You had no clue your brother was that strong. But you brushed against something on your way down. Looking over you saw that Adam as sitting next to you. A line of blood dripping from his nose, and his eyes glaring at Tyson. [What is your damn problem] you hissed as you wiped the blood from you lip. [I'm tired of you lying to me.] Tyson started as he turned his back on you and Adam. Beside you Adam just snorted in annoyance. [And what the hell did we lie about?] asked Adam as he brought his hand up and wiped away the blood running down his face. Tyson's eyes just glared dangerously at him. [Why didn't you just tell me?] he shouted this time directed at you. Your eyes stayed emotionless as you just turned your gaze to the door. {Could he have taken this any worse?} you thought as you just looked at the stars forming in the to you, Adam just stared heatedly at Tyson. [What the hell are you talking about!] screamed Adam as he jumped to his feet. [Ask her] Tyson said. Slowly both of their gazes fixed on you. But you just continued to stare out the back door. The room remanded silent for a couple more minutes. [Well?] asked Adam who's patients were wearing thin. [I'm going to bed] you hissed as you stood up and walked towards the entrance of the room. But Adam caught your arm as you passed him. [What did you tell him?] he growled in your ear. Turning you glared at him. [The same thing I told Hiro] you stated, ripping your arm out of his grasp. Quickly you headed for the door, just wanting to get away from both of your brothers. [And you thought he could handle the truth?] Adam screamed after you. You paused by the door. [Sometimes I think even you can't handle it] you stated without even turning around. You then just continued to walk up to you before you walked up the steps, you could see a crowd hanging around the door. After a closer look you could see that it was the Underground bladers, stuff in hand. {They must be leaving} you thought as you slowly walked over to them. [Couldn't let us leave without saying goodbye, could you?] asked Jason as he just smirked at you. But you didn't even look at him. It felt much better to piss him off first. [Later, Desirea] you said as you held out your hand to her. Smirking she took it and you both shook goodbye. [I expect you to come to my next race] she said as she picked up her red bag from the floor. [Would miss it for the world] you answered. [I challenge you to a race once you come back down south. Just don't cry when I win.] she smirked. You couldn't help but to let out a small laugh. [I'm sure you'll win. Motocross isn't really my thing. Ninja's and straight a ways get along with me better.] you answered before turning your attention towards Electra. [Bye, Electra] you said also shaking her hand. [Catch me around when you come to Australia again.] she said as she brought her hand up to her forehead and gave a two finger salute. [I'll be sure to, safe me a battle.] you answered. She just nodded her head in a agreement. [Kali's staying here.] Jason answered before you could even ask where she was. You just nodded towards him. [Guess this is goodbye, Jason] you said. But before you could hold your hand out for a shake, he grabbed you in a hug. [Promise to call me if Tala ever hurts you] he whispered in your ear. You snorted in annoyance but managed to mumble a sure. Then after another chorus of goodbyes, they were out the door and on their way to Australia. [I need some sleep] you grumbled as you walked up the steps the long day taking it's toll. But with every good day, comes a nightmare.