Beyblade Let It Rip Again
Chapter # 11.0
Clash of Titans
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The first competitors were called to the stage, Salima and Daichi appeared greeting the public that began to run their names and applaud excitedly, finally the final stages of the great tournament of Japan began.
—come on Daichi! —Hilary shouted —show us that you eat all that food for a good reason, you can do it —Hilary applauded excitedly. Max and Ray also cheered him on.
—welcome to everyone who has just tuned in, this battle is going to be interesting, it will be the first time this pair of bladers meet each other and there is no history to predict a possible outcome my dear Topper— said Brad.
—You're right Brad, let's see how Daichi welcomes the newcomer Salima in this round —added Topper —if she's expecting him to treat her like a gentleman, she's wrong, this is beyblade and Daichi goes for everything regardless of gender.
—give it your best guys, the whole world has been waiting for this moment, don't let them down and show us why you are finalists —thought Ray.
—SALIMAAAAAA! —shouted Jim and Goki —come on you can win!.
—come on Daichi, I want to see how much you have improved! —shouted Max.
—damn guys...just look at his stupid smile, he's going to have an impatience attack —Rick laughed.
—accept it Rick, you have some affection for the little guy —said Emily —in a way he is as stubborn and confident as you, that's why you are always criticizing him unconsciously —the orange-haired girl smiled when she saw Rick frowning.
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Daichi and Salima were ready, the screams and cheers of the fans increased the adrenaline they both felt, a thrill they missed —let's have a good battle —Daichi couldn't contain his excitement, he pressed his pitcher.
—I hope I'm up to the task of a world champion —Salima waited for Jazzman to say the magic words.
—okay guys I know you are tired of wait! —shouted Jazzman —it's time, who's going to win, Salima or Daichi, let's see who it's going to be! 3, 2, 1, let it rip!
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Both blades were thrown to the plate to start the quarter finals. Strata Dragoon didn't want to hold anything back and started with the insesant attacks.
—come on buddy! —Daichi jumped and his blade did the same falling on his rival making sparks fly, the green blade resisted the impact as if nothing had happened —hehehehe Strata Dragoon seems that the first tough nut of the afternoon has appeared.
—I may be a beginner in this, but it won't be so easy to beat me, I teach blade classes all over the world so I must set an example to all my students," said the red-haired blader.
To everyone's surprise, Salima's blade accelerated in a matter of seconds, leveling things up with Daichi, for the moment it was an incredible battle, both were hitting and dodging some attacks.
—I see it and I can't believe it, the newcomer is fighting face to face with the experienced Daichi —Jazzman commented while watching the action closely.
—that's Salima —Julia shouted, happy and surprised to see that it wasn't a one-sided battle.
—Salima won't try to hide, Daichi has to take this battle seriously —said Tyson —he was watching with his arms crossed, it was the only time he didn't blink.
—We give lessons all over the world but we also practice to polish our skills —whispered Kane, he was calm but he wanted his friend to win.
—Strata Dragoon, show him who's boss! —Daichi spun backwards and his blade showed a slight advantage again, hitting the green blade that was starting to get in trouble.
—Strata Dragoon seems to have found the way but I'm afraid the battle will be over if Daichi breaks his neck by stepping on the wrong foot —commented AJ Topper.
—just the battle, the whole tournament we've been talking about a live kill and there are kids here —added Brad —I must admit that was a bizarre comment so keep enjoying the fight.
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The purple blade increased the speed and hit his opponent several times, but again the green blade matched him in number of attacks —you are very good —Daichi dragged the lower part of his nose.
—thank you for the compliment —Salima smiled.
—I haven't shown you everything we can do yet though, right Stata Dragoon? —Daichi took another leap raising his left hand and Strata Dragoon moved even faster and began to circle his opponent, it was spinning so fast it sounded like swords being swung repeatedly, creating the effect of being seven blades spinning around one, it had locked it in.
—look at that, it seems that Daichi is showing us a new kind of attack —said Max —he has always been characterized by brute force but he seems to be more of a strategist.
—I've never seen that before, I must admit that you just surprised me with something I never expected from you my friend —Tyson was watching closely.
—is a new move by Daichi —AJ Topper wondered.
—this is impressive according to Dizzy, it's an impossible move. Kenny was analyzing his moves, you need to move so fast that the parts of a normal blade should have been disassembled or melted.
—Kenny you are the best at numbers but there are no impossibles in the Beyblade —Max said —after Tyson and Brooklyn's battle anything is believable.
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Strata Dragoon began to attack, hitting and returning to the circle of blades it had created, each hit was stronger, a strong attack made the green blade go back too far, touching the circle created by its rival, it bounced like a ping-pong ball several times, miraculously it was able to save itself by returning to the center, but Salima's blade was beginning to wobble.
—it looks like Salima won't be able to get out of this one —said Jazzman —I don't see a possible way to escape, Daichi has her trapped in his dungeon.
—We've got this under control Strata Dragoon! —Daichi jumped up feeling victorious —continues attacking t's only a matter of time before his energy runs out or our attacks take him off the plate.
—I don't want to do this... but I have to do it, I'm really sorry guys, but if I am going to lose then will be giving my best —Salima exhaled and frowned, it seemed that for a few moments she was dizzy but she pulled herself together.
—I don't want to be pessimistic Jim but his face tells me she's going to do it —Goki bit his nails.
—who are you kidding, we knew from the beginning that this was going to happen but just... this tournament is not going to end like we thought it would —Jim whispered.
—What are you going to do? —thought Ray.
—let's go! —Salima shouted and her blade began to glow emitting green lightning and with one move she guessed which was the real Strata Dragoon, the illusion disappearing.
—Salima doesn't want to lose this —said AJ Tooper.
—wooooo amazing! —shouted Ray and Max.
—how is it possible, how did you find it the first time? —Daichi pulled his hair out—what kind of dirty trick did he just pull!
—it's not a dirty trick Daichi, it's called experience, now or never attack! —ordered Salima again.
—Salima has shown us heart, she is recovering again and looks like he can win —said Jazzman.
—Will the redhead surprise us ? —asked Topper —if she wants to win, this is the moment, Brad.
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Her blade shone brighter and began to attack, creating the same effect as Daichi, blow after blow did not give the current champion time to react, the green blade crashed Strata Dragoon against the edge of the plate scaring everyone but when it was about to give the final blow, she lost control for a few seconds having a little hedeache, which Daichi noticed and did not hesitate immediately to take advantage.
—GREAT CUTTER —Daichi shouted —Strata Dragoon attacked his opponent horizontally with all his strength to take him out of the plate.
—Daichi wins this exciting first match in a surprise and quick move!—announced Jazzman.
—Ray, I don't know if it's my imagination from eating too much, but didn't that attack that girl used at the end look familiar to you? —asked Lee.
—it's not just you Lee, I think you're right, it looked like my Gatling Claw... —many things went through the mind of a surprised but happy Ray as he clapped his hands for Daichi's victory.
—damn this is garbage! —Daichi didn't look happy even though he won, he angrily picked up Strata Dragoon and kicked it a few times on the ground.
—What happened? —Salima approached him —didn't I lose, weren't you supposed to advance to the semifinals, or did I miss the explanation that this time the loser would be the one to advance to the next round?
—I won, but not the way I wanted to, I was lucky, I just took advantage of your mistake.
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Luck.., Salima laughed and dragged his neck, the truth, even if I had managed to finish my attack, Strata Dragoon would have resisted and crushed my extremely exhausted blade anyway, the result would have been the same and who told you that taking advantage of your opponent's mistakes is not allowed, I see that you have let yourself be influenced by Tyson.
—really? —Daichi became animated again —are you saying that I won because of my merits?
—yes I am totally right, I teach beyblade Daichi, you played well —answered the redhead with a huge smile —you won fair and square, you should celebrate.
—yesss, I won, I won!—Daichi jumped all over the place as usual.
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I hope you enjoyed this first battle as much as we did, the excitement and adrenaline will not subside because in a few minutes our second battle will begin, Kai vs Ozuma! —said Jazzman.
—I feel sorry for you Kane —Tyson looked at him —Daichi is someone with an unbearable character sometimes, but he's also a very good blader hehehe, he's my fellow world champion!.
—I think you described yourself too my friend, do you really think that worries me Tyson, for us the important thing is to have fun not always win as a certain person... —Kane looked away when he saw Tyson's intrigued face.
—Have you ever wanted to see two grumpy guys face off ? —AJTopper asked the audience.
—well, you're very lucky cause if you keep watching will see this battle of gray clouds from the comfort of your couch or chair, who will be the winner and the grumpiest ? —added Brad Best.
—I don't know why but I have a feeling that tomorrow the police will find two bodies stuffed in bags behind the stadium —whispered Suki.
—maybe it's because she's the one who's going to do it —Mariah said secretly in Ray's ear and he just laughed nervously —what's wrong Ray, you know I'm right she's capable of anything.
—maybe now it'll be a pink haired hobbit that shows up tomorrow —Suki looked at her like a murderer—getting you unwrapped shouldn't be that hard, I just need a napkin to wrap you up.
—Rayyyyyyyy help me! —shouted Mariah —you're going to let me talk about disappearing in your face!.
—maybe you should keep quiet for the rest of the tournament Mariah, if you do that you can have a long and beautiful life, right Suki?
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Mariam pouted a little, she couldn't hide her disappointment when she saw that Daichi almost lost, so he was very lucky, now we can all agree that he's a goblin right?, it's time for you to give the big surprise of the day, the blue-haired girl looked at Ozuma.
—don't try to get ahead of yourself, I respect Ozuma but, he's going to face Kai —Tyson smiled and looked at his friend.
—jum, no one asked for your opinion —Kai left the room without saying anything.
—a thank you my friend would have been enough... —whispered Tyson with sarcasm but he already saw that reaction coming from him.
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Mariam resisted the impulse to laugh, drawing everyone's attention, exaggerating, she approached Tyson and hugged him in surprise.
—You didn't need to apologize with a hug, though it feels so good —said Tyson with a look of uncertainty, —not that I want to be rude, but what would make someone like you hug me?
—poor Hilary if she knew that her boyfriend wanted to secretly kiss Kai maybe you dream of having fantasies with him, right world champion... —Mariam patted Tyson on the back three times.
—I knew you were up to something bad! —she shouted with a sudden change of mood.
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Kai was already heading to the tunnels leading to the stage when he saw Daichi coming, jumping up and down, he thought the little guy was going to bother him but he was surprised to see Daichi heading straight to the room with the others, he didn't even try to look at him.
—I'm waiting for you Kai!, you must win! —Daichi shouted in the distance.
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Kai went on his way with a small smile, he thought nothing strange was going to happen until he saw Salima, she was rubbing her hands constantly, she realized he was looking at her and walked towards him.
—hello Kai long time without see you, I know this may sound crazy —said Salima nervously, she was still rubbing her hands —but I need to ask you something —she adjusted her hair.
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After a few minutes Salima was heading to the stands with a huge smile, she had to go through a sea of fans asking for autographs and pictures before she could meet Goki and Jim, they had reserved a seat for her, they welcomed her with a big hug.
—I can not believe how many gus wanted a picture with you Salima , imagine what it would be like if you had won —smiled Goki.
—don't scare me like that Salima —Jim sighed and smiled at her —at least you had fun, but now Kane is facing a super blader like Brooklyn, I hope nothing bad will happened during his battle, I just wanna the day continues like this.
—anyone would say it's a relief to avoid Tyson and Kai, but Brooklyn is also on their level —the redhead finally sat down —just trust him, Kane is the best of us he surely will now how to deal with him.
—I'm sorry, you're right, Kane will figure it out, but I am still wondering how long it took you to come back from the tunnel? —said Jim and Salima blushed remembering what she had talked with Kai.
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Kai was so surprised to see Salima that he didn't notice that there was another lilac haired girl watching them, Suki just clenched her fists seeing how the redhead was so close to him and smiled, the last straw was when Kai kept a paper in one of the pockets of his jeans, a vein appeared on her forehead when she saw Kai saying goodbye with a small smile and kept walking.
—no one's going to ask what happened to her...—Julia looked at Suki sitting in the corner snapping her fingers over and over just looking at the floor and seeming to mumble inappropriate words.
—You'd better shut up Julia, lets see the next battle —Hilary suggested.
The Saint Shields eh, they may look pretty tough wearing torn clothes in some places but in the end they are no better than us, Pasha stood next to Tala, both standing with their arms crossed waiting for the second battle to begin.
—I can sweep the floor with those crazy nomads hahaha, just myself is enough to deal with them, one vs four is fair—Brian leaned back on the couch and kept eating.
—naaa, I am sure you would lose against Ozuma and Mariam, lucky for you neither of them is stronger than Tala —Pasha replied without turning around.
—sorry Brian but I am gree with her —Aki went to get a bottle of water —this team is just Tala and some help from Spencer, many would like to have the joy of having Tala for the toughest duels.
—thanks Aki, I see you're a good guy after all —Spencer smiled as Ian and Brian pounced on Kai's twin.
—It was just a joke guys! —shouted Aki as he was lifted up by a single hand from an angry Brian.
—Why are you going to hit him ? —Pasha turned around —joke or not, it's the truth, or you want to change my mind?, you should take advantage that it's a two against one , well no is one and one and a half against one —the girl looked at both of them defiantly.
—haha why don't you try to hit her —Aki mocked as they both just shrugged their shoulders and like two scolded puppies went back to their seats.
—aren't you going to defend your mates Tala ? —asked Ian, a little hurt.
—You are too old to be in these pathetic situations, if you have a problem with Pasha, you should solve it yourselves —whispered Tala.
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Once they arrived to the stage Kai and Ozuma took their positions, they were only waiting for the Dj Jazzman's order, the two bladers with defiant looks while their names were heard in the background, it was not only a duel of quarter finals, it was a battle of pride, both only thought about winning or winning.
—I must tell you that I liked the idea of these two facing each other and guess what... it happened —said Jazzman.
—bad guys clash on stage!—said AJ Topper —whoever loses won't want to appear in public for a long time Brad.
—one will stop being bad after this! —added Brad.
—Kai, show him who's boss, you can win!—shouted Max.
—You have this friend —spoke Ray —Ozuma is very powerful, anyone who had him as an opponent would tremble with fear but not Kai, this will be a duel of pure strength.
—Yes, I'm going to collect excellent data with Dizzy, Kai must be careful this time —added Kenny.
—no matter how strong those crazies with the broken hoods are, I know Kai is going to sweep the floor with Ozula, four eyes, you better stop typing if you don't want to lose him —added Suki.
—my name is Kenny and it's Ozuma..., but is good to hear you opinion Suki—Kenny corrected her with fear.
—let's see what you can do? Kai...—Tala waited for the battle to begin.
—Who do you think will win, Tyson? — asked Kane.
—both have defeated me in the past, I don't know how much Ozuma has improved, Kai is a beast in his duels, so I'll keep my prediction reserved.
—What did the great Tyson say? —smiled Mariam —a few minutes ago you were singing Kai's victory?
—here we go 3, 2, 1 LET IT RIP! — shouted Jazzman.
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Kai and Ozuma threw their blades straight down the center of the plate, the collision of Dranzer and Flash Leopard could be heard from outside the stadium. neither held anything back, they collided with each other, sending sparks flying.
—those two collided and I felt the ground move —said Max —this is just the beginning and it's better than I expected!
—We're talking about Ozuma, I'm not surprised it may be something unknown to many but we know very well what the Saint Shields are capable of —replied Ray.
—Flash Leopard! —Ozuma shouted and his blade tried to jump on Dranzer, but Dranzer got out of the way in time and hit him three times in a row.
—that's my Kai! Kill him! —shouted Suki while throwing her fists in the air —come on, don't let that smug little runt try to get smart with you!.
—jum, that was an attack ? —Kai smiled.
—don't fucking get on your cloud so fast Kai —replied Ozuma defiantly as he clenched his fists, Flash Leopard began to spin around the plate leaving flames that wouldn't go out.
—Ozuma wants to make the stage a cauldron —said Jazzman —but I don't know if it will work, we all know that Dranzer's paradise is flames, what is Ozuma up to?
—come on Topper downstairs so you can lose weight, the golden opportunity you wanted, you always say you hate the gym, especially treadmills and bikes!.
—that wasn't funny Brad...
—You want to kill me from the heat, are you forgetting that this is won by getting your opponent off the plate —said Kai sarcastically.
—just keep laughing Kai—Ozuma smiled and frowned —FLASH LEOPARD! !—he raised his right fist.
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Flash Leopard began to spin faster and burned the parts of the plate where it passed, everyone knew that the plates were made with materials to withstand hellish degrees of heat, that spoke of the power of Ozuma's blade.
—the Ozuma blade can generate so much heat...—Tyson felt hot just by looking at it.
—you have the battle Ozuma —thought Mariam with a smile. Flash Leopard was moving faster than Dranzer, hitting him more and dodging his counterattacks.
—the surrounding flames are not to kill me because of the heat..., they are to melt the plate and try to get Dranzer stuck so I can attack him —thought Kai.
—how much longer will the plate resist this infernal heat —Jazzman narrated ten steps away from them, getting further and further away from the palm tree.
—I'm tired of your games Ozuma!—said Kai —it's time to put an end to this, DRANZER! —the blue blade began to spin harder to create strong currents of air to disperse all the flames that were starting to melt the plate.
—well done Kai! —shouted Max and Ray at the same time —from here you can hear Dranzer's engine gear, is the sound of power!.
—the flames that were all over the dish were extinguished thanks to Dranzer but for some strange reason it's hotter! —Jazzman was now in the front row in the middle of the fans —I think I can get used to narrating from here friends.
—crap all that wasted energy, I shouldn't have waited so long to attack...—Ozuma wiped the sweat from his forehead —this heat is coming from Dranzer...—he gritted his teeth —even for me it's starting to be unbearable.
—How can they be there in that heat? — wondered Tyson.
—this room has air conditioning but it's already getting hot —added Julia as she unbuttoned the first two buttons of her shirt which made Michael's eyes almost pop out of his face.
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Now Dranzer took control of the fight and was attacking Flash Leopard with heavy punches that were driving him back and crashing into the edge. Ozuma was starting to feel tired, the stress of not being able to defend himself and the unbearable heat that left him out of breath was bad news for him, he looked at Kai and he was calm, he didn't have a drop of sweat on him.
—I think Ozuma is starting to succumb to the heat —said AJ Topper —In fact I think everyone in the stadium Brad.
—I had already succumbed since the fight started Topper!—added Brad.
—Ozuma —Mariam looked at him tired and somewhat agitated, the constant beads of sweat that emanated from his forehead were already a nuisance, the girl was beginning to worry about her leader and friend— what are you waiting for, you must do something or you will lose by fainting?
—It's time to end your suffering Ozuma —whispered Kai.
—It's time to end my suffering...?—a vein appeared on Ozuma's forehead — maybe you must shut up!, it's not over yet Kai!, the black blade pushed Drazer and now it was emanating purple flames.
—What? —Kai for the first time in the duel looked a little surprised —so you still have the strength to fight?
—I will finish you right now! —shouted the leader of the Saint Shield furiously.
—amazing guys is Flash Leopard! —Tyson looked at the imposing bit beast coming out of the black blade.
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Flash Leopard hit Dranzer five times and Dranzer staggered on the sixth, he rose as high as he could and out of his blade came the towering Flash Leopard, the feline fell silently engulfed in purple flames, covering the plate completely.
—there's no way to survive that, not even Dranzer could, combine the blue flames with the purple ones so your blade must have turned to ashes —Ozuma fell to his knees.
—the plate is covered in flames, how will we know who won ? —Jazzman wondered.
—I see you're not just a talker —Kai smiled a little —but I'm better than you and don't regret it after you lose —he frowned and raised his fist.
The purple flames turned blue and in the shape of a phoenix soared high to hit Flash Leopard, the strong impact created a momentary huge blue flame and from it Ozuma's blade shot out enveloped in smoke.
—there's Kai proving that he's the only one who can play with fire without breaking a sweat —said AJ Topper —all those flames are like legos to him and his powerful Dranzer!
—Kai wins! —announced Jazzman relieved that it was over —he wins his pass to the semifinals!.
—I hope they don't meet again Topper —said Brad.
—Kai is great! —Tyson shouted —and Ozuma wasn't far behin, he must be proud of himself, I really wanna face him!.
—look at you buddy, you're almost charred.. —Ozuma picked up his blade.
—I admit, not bad...—Kai whispered before heading back to the locker room.
—haha... compliments are not your fucking style Kai —Ozuma replied, but smiled a little.
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You got the result friends, Kai proved to be the baddest and grumpiest guy in the tournament by defeating Ozuma in a duel over who could spend more time living in the middle of the flames of hell, they almost forgot about the beyblade altogether.
—now we'll have the third battle, although I admit I'm a little scared, Brad —said Topper.
—Who wouldn't be FEARFUL, if we're talking about the mighty Brooklyn, who almost destroyed the whole city and opened a portal to another dimension —said Brad.
—from a holywood movie Brad, and also jets and Tyson flying, and I promise this time we'll stay until the end —shouted Topper.
—You should have paid us guys..., we were the only ones risking our lives there —whispered Hilary.
—the truth is, I was fine that day, the adrenaline made the fear disappear —added Ray.