KIA12: Yes! I have finished the next chapter! For those of you that watched or followed the presidential debates so far, here's who I would vote for if I could: SANTA CLAUS!

Tessa:O.O...I apologize. School has ruined her brain this week.

KIA12: I'M NOT KIDDING!

Tessa: Looks like I'm doing the disclaimer this time since she ran out of people to torture.

KIA12: I DON'T TORTURE PEOPLE!

Tessa: Yeah, you do. Anyway...

Tessa (DISCLAIMER): KazarinaIceAngel12 does not, has not, and will not own Beyblade Metal Fusion/Masters/Fury. She only owns me, Aurora, Echo, etc.

KIA12: Enjoy! Please excuse any mistakes you may find!

Aurora's POV

I woke up to the sound of knocking at my door and Tessa's voice. A week had passed since I sent that letter to Toby.

"Princess? Are you awake? Breakfast is ready," I looked over at my clock, seeing it was close to nine. I was tired, but I had to get up.

"Yes, Tessa. I'll be down in a moment," I called, sitting down in front of my mirror and running the bristles of my brush through my hair. I got ready in a hurry, pulling open my door and almost crashing into Tessa, who apparently was waiting for me the whole time.

"Slow down there, Princess. It's not like the world is gonna end if you don't make it to breakfast," she laughed as I smiled.

"No, but my parents' world might if they don't see me in the next few minutes," I quipped, swimming down the hall to the dining room with Tessa beside me.

We entered into the dining room as everyone greeted me and bowed in respect. I smiled at them and waved it off, a sign they understood there was no need to do that. I sat down at the table while Tessa stood off to the side since she already ate early with everyone else in the castle. My parents and I were the only ones who eat breakfast late. Mother and Father smiled at me as the three of us started to eat, silence looming around us like a thick, gray cloud. When we finished, I excused myself from the table and left, no words exchanged the entire time before that. I left the castle, heading for the coral cave to see Echo. Soon, I arrived at the mouth of the entrance and called into it.

"Echo!" my voice bounced off the walls in an echo, giggling at the irony. A second later, a gray blur emerged from the darkness and almost crashed into me if I hadn't moved out-of-the-way in time.

"Good morning, Princess!" Echo clicked.

"Morning to you, too, Echo," I smiled. Not long after I returned, I told Echo what happened as well, leaving out some parts like I did with Tessa so the two versions I told were the same. Echo and I spent the majority of the day just exploring the sea for the millionth time, still exhilarated by how beautiful everything was even though we saw it all already. We returned a few hours before curfew since I wanted to request my parents' permission for something very important. And I sensed it would take a lot of begging….

Toby's POV

A week had passed since I received her letter, continually checking every day and night. Zeo and Masamune were starting to get worried about me since I was barely getting any sleep at all and snapped easier than normal. I couldn't help it, the lack of sleep was getting to me, but I couldn't just stop. I made a promise and I don't intend on breaking it. Right now, I was lying in my bed after dinner, waiting for my clock to signal midnight. When it did, I climbed out of bed and left my room, running into Zeo and Masamune on the way.

"On another walk?" Zeo looked at me as I nodded, silently. He sighed.

"Toby, this isn't good for you. You're not getting enough sleep and it's already affecting you," Zeo explained. I pretended not to hear as I walked past them.

"You have to stop!" Masamune cried, firmly. I froze, turning my head around, anger already surging through my veins. They were practically telling me to break my commitment!

"What did you say?" I growled.

"What Masamune meant was she wouldn't want you to do this, not even if it's for her. She wouldn't want you to wait if it meant hurting yourself," Zeo said, sighing. The anger slowly diminished as I thought over his words. Zeo was right. If she saw me like this, she'll probably blame herself, and I don't want to see her like that. I sighed, giving in.

"Alright. How about this? If I don't see her tonight, I'll take a break for a few days," I negotiated.

Zeo and Masamune looked at each other for a while before shrugging and nodding.

"Alright. But be careful," Masamune warned.

"I will," I gave them a smile before leaving, stepping out into the cool, night air. I began heading towards the beach, but as I drew closer, my mind seemed to tell me to go to the cliff. Hesitantly, I listened and turned up the hill. When I reached the top, I saw a figure, and heard a voice. A sweet, clear voice singing.

("Beautiful Wish" by Eri Kitamura)

I wake up, hearing my name in someone's voice.
Floating above the blue waves within the sea's cradle
I dreamt.

Somewhere in this sea, someone's speaking in an arguing voice.
From a crying heart, love can't be born.
Only sadness overflows.

From the fragments of a beautiful wish of the sea,
There are feelings of wanting to be born, embracing light.
In the orange sea, blending into the sunset
the tears of the world sleep.

Was the world being born what called me…?
At the bottom of the deep sea, I could hear a voice.
No matter how dark, or painful place I'm in…

From the fragments of a beautiful wish of the sea,
There are feelings of wanting to be born, opening away from the darkness.
Also in the purple sea, blending into the morning glow
my wishes broke through.

Someday, the source of all fights and sadness
will all vanish. That day will come.
I want to sing with a singular love…in the blue sea…

From the fragments of a beautiful wish of the sea,
There are feelings of wanting to be born, embracing light.
In the orange sea, blending into the sunset
the tears of the world sleep.

Na na nana
Nana na na na na na
Na na na nana
Nana na na na na na (4x)

I was mesmerized. The voice was beautiful. When my mind finally snapped back down to Earth, I saw the figure looking at me with a pair of familiar emerald eyes. The wind blew, making her violet locks drift gracefully around her. If it haven't been for her voice, I would've lost myself in her beautiful eyes.

"Hello, Toby. I have been waiting for you," she smiled, softly.

Immediately, I broke into a run, reaching her and wrapping her up in an embrace. I smiled and took in her scent, inhaling deeply as I felt her arms encircle around me. Strangely, the aroma of frozen cherry blossoms and lilies lingered in the air despite her being a water creature. Nonetheless, I didn't care. She was back. My angel has returned to me.

KIA12: That was shorter than I thought, but oh well. I DO NOT own the song, "Beautiful Wish". Eri Kitamura does. Anyway, review and give me your opinions! Until next time, KIA12 out!