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"Natsumi?" Dynamis asked curiously as he unwrapped an energy bar.
Natsumi glanced over at him, her bar halfway to her mouth.
"Where do you get the money for all this food?" He asked, taking a bite.
Natsumi half-smiled, taking the bar away from her mouth. "Oh….I made it."
Dynamis became more curious. "How?"
"As….." she seemed almost embarrassed. "As a blader for hire."
Dynamis couldn't help chuckling. "That sounds enjoyable."
Natsumi scoffed and kept eating. They sat in silence for a moment, interrupted only by Tithi, chewing loudly. Dynamis knew Tithi was doing it just to annoy him, but he was doing his best to ignore it.
"Do you think we should leave soon?" Natsumi asked. They had been living in the shed for a week now, and they were all fed up.
"Yeah!" Tithi called supportively.
Dynamis nodded thoughtfully. "I can walk now, at least. We have to get out of New York, first of all. This city is huge, threats are everywhere. I believe that the best would be to get out of the United States, head to Koma Village, in Japan. Do you have enough money?" He asked.
"Koma? I've never heard of it." Natsumi said.
"I have never been there, but it is the home of an old friend of mine. I have not seen her in a very long time."
"Who?"
Dynamis grinned. "I think you two will get along. And it is also the hometown of Gingka Hagane." He added, as an afterthought. "I believe it would be safe there. Do you have enough money?"
"I-I think." Natsumi answered. "Yeah. But it will be a one-way flight, unless we find some more money."
"I do not believe that will be a problem."
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Another plane ride, the second actual plane ride in Dynamis' life. Sure, he had been on a helicopter twice, but that was back when it was the Nemesis Crisis. He had never flown Japan Airlines, in a sleek, rocket-like plane that glided through the sky. He wondered how many more things he would soon do that he had never done before. He was glad, though, that he had ceased worrying about the alignment of the stars, the Will of the Heavens, and all the things that he had believed the basis of life. If only he could get rid of all his worries, but he doubted that would ever happen.
Leaning his head against the side of the plane, he cold hear the quiet whir of the engines. They made him think of beyblades. He wondered when he would have the chance to Beyblade again.
He felt his eyes close, and suddenly he was in space. He knew it was a dream immediately, because of the way the world seemed to slow down. And because his father walked out of the shadows.
"Dynamis, my son." His father sighed. They looked alike, both with spiky pinkish hair and pale skin. However, Aeolus had green eyes, while Dynamis' eyes were blue.
"You again." Dynamis muttered, displeased. "What do you want from me?"
Aeolus chuckled. "I think that girl is a bad influence. It's a pity your destinies are tied."
"She is a bad influence, but that is not why you are visiting me, is it?" Dynamis replied.
Aeolus shook his head. "No, you are right. It is something else."
"Spill it, father." Dynamis hissed, getting annoyed.
"The container for the metors power. It is located in Japan. Natsumi is on a blind quest, she does not know where it, but I do. And you may find more there besides."
"Quit speaking in riddles!"
Aeolus was fading, and so was the dream. Dynamis felt himself snapping in and out of reality.
"I only have so much time." Aeolus whispered.
"Wait! One more thing. Are you alive or dead?" Dynamis called after his father. Aeolus had disappeared, without a trace. But if he was in Dynamis' dream, it must mean he was alive…..right?
"Dynamis, you will always be my son."
Dynamis woke up as the plane was landing in Japan. As he, Tithi and Natsumi exited the plane, Dynamis kept thinking about both his dreams. His and Natsumi's destinies were tied…..that much was clear. But was he supposed to follow his destiny or his heart? He was just confused.
"You seem a bit distracted." Natsumi said, interrupting his thoughts.
"No, no. I'm just thinking about those Hunters. I think we've more or less thrown them off our tail." Dynamis lied quickly.
"I hope those meanies are gone!" Tithi announced a bit too loud. People turned to stare at them, and Natsumi smiled apologetically.
"Quiet down, Tithi, we already draw enough attention as it is."
They passed through all the check-out quick enough and soon they paid the cheapest bus they could find to take them to the outskirts of Koma. The driver, a young man that looked about Dynamis' age, a boy with light violet hair wearing a bluish green jacket
, looked at them strange and asked, "How did you know I know where to find Koma village?"
Dynamis smiled, remembering his friend's instructions. "Your bus is so shabby, it couldn't have come from anywhere else. And I do believe you are too young to drive."
The driver just gave a loud guffaw and hit the pedal. Dynamis, Tithi and Natsumi stared in amazement as they drove through the streets of Metal Bey City. Neither had ever been to Japan before, and everything was so new, the streets were so crowded, it was fascinating. The sky scrapers towered high above them and laughter filled the streets along with the clash of beys. It was beautiful. After a while, the skyscrapers became houses, and after another bit, the houses became dry desert. Slowly, rock formations came into view, and the bus driver stopped the bus and glanced back. "Well, kids, it's on foot from here." He said.
They got out and slung their backpacks over their shoulders, they followed the driver across a cliff-like rock formation that jutted out of the ground. Dynamis became restless as they climbed, and the sun beat down on their shoulders like a physical force.
"I'm tired." Tithi whined after a while, and Dynamis nodded. "How much further?" He asked the driver.
"A bit further." The driver shrugged. "My name's Hyoma, by the way." The bus driver said. "Ryko Agami sent me."
"So you knew we were coming!" Dynamis exclaimed. "But how?"
"I do not know." Hyoma laughed. "Ask Miss Ryko."
"Who's Ryko?" Tithi asked.
"Well, an old friend, or rather acquaintance, of mine." Dynamis explained. "I have not seen her since the age of eight, so do not expect much of our friendship."
Natsumi scoffed behind him, back to her ill-tempered self.
Finally, after another hour, they arrived at a large boulder, towering over the others, strange runes engraved within. Hyoma grinned and glanced back at them.
"Watch this." He tapped the boulder three times and a concealed door swung open. "Welcome to Koma Village."
They followed Hyoma down a long, dark passage way. Dynamis kept glancing around, hoping to remember the path they took. He and Ryko had barely been friends. And now, knowing that she somehow knew of his arrival, made him even more nervous. Behind him, Tithi whimpered, and he heard Natsumi whisper to him. Dynamis hoped they arrived soon before Tithi panicked.
Suddenly, a light appeared at the end of the tunnel. Dynamis broke into a run, and breathed in fresh air as he stepped out into an old village with white houses, most of them abandoned. There were bey stadiums everywhere, and somewhere in the distance he could hear the clash of metal against metal. He loved that sound.
In the distance rose a huge mountain and forest. It seemed so peaceful compared to the rest of Japan Dynamis had seen.
"It's beautiful." He whispered.
"I know." Hyoma smiled fondly. "I live here, after all."
"Wow." Natsumi laughed. "It is so…..beyblade."
"I really, really like it here! Wow, wow, let me go see." Tithi called, running around and jumping up and down.
"Tithi, you can go explore later. We must find Ryko so I can tell her of the search for the container and the Hunters." Dynamis called, then turned to Hyoma, who nodded.
"Yes. Come on." They followed him between the houses to a small blue one, and Hyoma peeked inside. "Ryko? There's visitors."
"You let someone into Koma without a battle!?" A voice shrieked, making them all jump. "Seriously?!"
"Well, you sent me to get them." Hyoma sighed. "Remember?"
"Ah, right. The ones Hydra showed me." A sigh, and then a figure trudged out of the house, rubbing her face. She had lime lime green hair, glittering turquoise eyes, and three triangles painted under her right eye. She was wearing a blue t-shirt with the words B-Pit on it and white overalls, a long purple coat was thrown over top, unbuttoned.
"Okay." She glared at all of them with a gaze that could rival Natsumi's.
"Ryko, do you remember me?" Dynamis asked, stepping forward.
"Sure." She seemed uninterested. "You're the Legendary Blader who fought in the Nemesis Crisis."
Dynamis sighed. He didn't remember her being so annoying. "I'm Dynamis."
"Oh!" Her eyes widened. "Oh, my dad's friend's kid from back in….Brazil, I believe? I think I've seen you before."
"Yes." Dynamis nodded. "And this is Tithi, another Legendary Blader, and Natsumi-"
"Hiwatari." Natsumi finished. "Natsumi Hiwatari."
Dynamis was surprised at Natsumi's last name. He had never heard it before. He nodded. "Yeah, Natsumi Hiwatari."
"I get it." Ryko mumbled. "I'm Ryko Agami, Koma's one and only Bey Mechanic with no life."
"Oh." Dynamis said. "Well, we need your help."
"Yeah, yeah," Ryko cut in. "You're being hunted by Power Hunters, you need to find a power container, you sprained your ankle and are hiding the pain, and you don't trust me or Hyoma, and you love her." She pointed to Natsumi and Dynamis hissed so loud, Natsumi turned her head and didn't see Ryko's finger.
"How do you know all this?" Dynamis exclaimed. "How?! Just answer me!" He could feel his hands trembling.
Ryko laughed bitterly. "Your father told me."
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