Beyblade Let It Rip Again
Chapter # 0.21
Semifinals
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We are live from the BBA channel about to know who will be the last to join the semifinals of the finals of the European tournament, I'm Brad Best with my inseparable partner Aj Topper, we leave you with the meeting and the presentation of DJ Jazzman.
Tala and Enrique had arrived on stage, neither said anything, it was rare not to see Enrique's characteristic interactions with his fans, especially his female fans, they both had their pitchers in hand, they were just waiting for DJ Jazzman's command.
—I tied with Tala in the final of the last tournament, I don't know why so much emotion to see him or to say that he is an out of series —said Daichi in the most relaxed way —he is just a common human.
—not all matches are the same Daichi —answered Kenny —you should know that they came from a year of inactivity to be able to deal and sort things out after their bad experiences with Boris, I thought they would leave the Beyblade.
—but then we decided that the past was not going to embitter our future and decided to participate at the last minute —replied Spencer flexing his arms and Bryan with a proud smile.
—I hope Tala sticks up for his team or my grandfather is going to take away their house and leave Pasha without a job, you should start crossing your fingers my Russian friends —said Aki.
—it will be a piece of cake for Tala, besides if he fire me you know how many governments would seek my military services —Pasha smiled.
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Tala is calm but at any moment he can become the worst nightmare of any blader, before Tyson's appearance he was the most feared blader in the world, said Tooper.
—that's right, Enrique also looks focused despite having Tala in front of him —added Aj —seeing his two teammates move on to the next round will surely be a good incentive for him to do his best.
—the fourth match to decide the last qualifier to the semifinals is about to begin my friends, it will be Enrique or Tala! Let's see it in 3, 2, 1, LET IT RIP! —shouted Jazzman.
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They threw their blades, the instant Tala threw Wolborg, Tyson, Robert, Ray, Max and Kai saw a small change in Tala's expression.
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Wolborg was thrown with so much force that he took out Amphilyon with his first hit, throwing it straight to the side of Kai's face to the scream of a frightened girl from Aki and the silence of the audience without believing it.
—Tala wins... —Jazzman whispered and after a few seconds he shouted with euphoria—INCREDIBLE!, with one hit Tala wins his fight! —he was surprised in fact everyone in the stadium was.
—this only can be done by Tala friends, we didn't even have to move our lips Brad —added Topper.
—you said it from the beginning AJ, in seconds it can turn into your worst nightmare —said Brad.
—look at Amphilyon —Ray, seeing that Kai didn't even flinch to move, got up from his seat and pulled the blade out of the little crack it had made —he's completely frozen, guys... and it was just one hit that took.
—throwing blades at people is very dangerous guys —said Hilary hugging Tyson —with that force he could have decapitated any of us with cold ease —she was trembling.
—but knowing Tala I'm sure he knew where Amphilyon would fall —Tyson answered trying to breathe as he felt his lungs were running out of air
—Tala... —Kai watched as the Russian stared at him for a few seconds before he left the stage. He knew Tala planned to throw Amphilyon at him as a threat, it didn't scare him, it excited him.
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Tyson was excited at the thought of battling Tala —come on Kai you already beat me let me take your place so I can fight against everyone please hahaha! —Tyson put his hands together to plead but Kai simply ignored him. Enrique just walked away to the dressing room without saying anything, he was stunned.
—I don't know but I thought I heard a small and defenseless girl screaming for her way a few seconds ago, a few seconds more and that scream would have made my poor ears bleed— whispered Pasha and everyone looked at Aki.
—I don't know what you're talking about! —blushing Aki shrugged his shoulders —I didn't hear anything I just saw that blade coming straight at us but thank God we're all okay.
—my Kai is so tough! —Suki laid her head on his shoulder —he didn't even blink with danger nearby, that blade was a simple fly or mosquito for my Kai.
—me neither! —Daichi stood up with his thumb up —if I wanted to I would have caught it but I didn't want to freeze my hand too hahahah.
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Dj Jazzman said that the participants would have half an hour to rest before the semifinals began. Tala returned to the room with the other semifinalists.
—save your words for our meeting —said Tala to Jhonny, who was looking a little unfriendly after seeing how he had pulverized his partner.
—I won't let your mockery of Enrique go unpunished.
—in Beyblade there are no humiliations, only winning or losing, as far as I'm concerned there are many who would pee themselves or wouldn't even go on stage if they knew what that will face me —said the Russian causing a small smile on Robert's face, he could be cold but not anti-sportsman.
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In the United States the members of the Allstarz were watching the match from Michael's house, they had a banquet for the occasion.
—we all know that Tala is easily among the top five bladers in the world —said Emily in surprise as she tried to analyze Wolborg's stroke on her laptop —but what he just did...no words guys.
—Enrique shouldn't be feeling bad, he should be thankful that he finished fast without being injured —added Eddy —that hit would have disarmed a common blade.
—let's be honest guys —spoke Michael —Jhonny and Robert are the strongest of the Majestics and you saw how they crushed Brian and Ian, the duel between these teams is now even.
—which I enjoyed hahaha —Steven was with them —I'm sorry but I had to say it, I still have unfinished business with one of them.
—let's see if Tala can show off his skills against them too or why not against me —Michael finished talking. Rick was invited by Michael but he didn't accept the invitation, to his surprise someone knocked on the door and when he opened it it was Rick.
—I was listening to everything from the radio, if I knew it would be like this I would have taken the elevator and not the damn stairs.
—trust me we are surprised but don't worry, I can rewind the transmission before the semifinals start, I'm glad you came, come on in my friend —said Michael.
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Almost all the members of the BEGA theme had gathered to watch the matches, Crusher had things to do and Ming Ming had a full schedule of concerts.
—I'd like to face Robert or Tala —said Brooklyn leaning back on a couch —thanks to Tyson I now think about facing all the famous bladers and enjoy the matches to the fullest.
—well, I would like to face Julia —said Mystel —she has a good repertoire of aerial techniques that remind me of my style.
—all this gives me more encouragement and desire to practice for the next rounds —said Garland, the three friends were in his family's mansion.
—Tyson eliminated me, but at least I have someone to support me —Brooklyn took a sip of soda.
—I hope we don't have to face each other until the finals hahahah —Mystel bumped fists with Garland.
—let's see who's in —said Brooklyn.
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Obviously the favorites are Kai after beating the current champion Tyson, Ray who hasn't shown his full power yet, there are you two, as Tyson and Kai's duel was postponed, all the news was about them and they didn't say that King and Queen qualified too, one for North Korea and the other for South Korea.
—how fortunate that their parents had two nationalities —said Garland.
—and the same day of Tyson and Kai's fight, Zeo qualified in the Philippines tournament and Gordon in the Singapore tournament —added Mystel —there is nothing to envy to the other tournaments if we talk about the quality of the participants. Enrique came to sit next to Oliver and to greet the others.
—here you go —Ray gave him back his blade —you don't have to feel bad my friend, Tala is simply on another level.
—thanks Ray, I thought Tala had pulverized him completely, maybe it was a mercy —despite having lost he kept his positive attitude.
—that's over, now we have to cheer up Jhonny and Robert —said Oliver.
—look at the screens guys! —Tyson pointed at them, the wait was over and the stadium screens showed the names of Julia and Robert, they would be the first match of the semifinals.
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Let's give another round of applause to our first semifinalists of the night, both of them are going to compete for a place in the final of the European tournament!. Julia and Robert arrived on stage in concentration.
—come on sister!, just one more step to the final —Raul shouted standing up.
—Julia, Julia! —shouted Hilary, Mariah and Emily from the USA.
—this battle promises a lot, my friends —said Ray anxiously —I really want both of you to advance to the finals, but you know how it is, only one of you can advance.
—you just said the magics words Ray —Max also had high expectations —Julia did great against Oliver and Robert made Bryan's tank look like a ball of paper... hehehe no offense my friend —Max shrugged his shoulders scared to see the Russian looking at him with some anger.
Pasha gave him a slap on the back of the head, which brought up the snot, Max simply told the truth of your encounter Mr. Paper Ball.
—Robert you must advance to the final! —shouted Jhonny and Oliver.
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Julia and Robert took out their blades to just wait for Dj Jazzman's order, neither of them blinked, they were at a million percent concentration.
—good luck Julia—said Robert as he grabbed his launcher. Julia closed her eyes for a few seconds and breathed deeply.
—G LET IT RIP! —shouted Jazzman to start the fight.
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They launched their blades but Julia surprised everyone by launching Thunder Pegasus with much more power than usual, hitting Gryffolyn full on and releasing a couple of sparks.
—sister —Raul was shocked to see such aggressiveness from the start, like Tala did with Enrique —that's what I was talking about!
—come on Thunder Pegasus! —Julia frowned, the Spaniard had come out with all the spirit in the world, the only thought in her mind was to win at all costs.
—goooooo goooooo goo Juliaaa! —shouted Hilary and Mariah.
—even Tyson wouldn't dare to attack Robert's powerful Gryffolyon directly —commented Tooper.
—looks like she's going to leave her life on the plate, buttt don't panic friends as I'm obviously talking about her energies, we have Julia for many years! —added Brad.
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Thunder Pegasus attacked from all directions, his intention was that Robert did not find a pattern in his attacks, each one was fast and precise, he dodged his opponent's attempts to counterattack and increased the strength of his attacks by spinning in the air.
—what's up Robert! —shouted Enrique.
—calm down Enrique, it doesn't matter if he is on the edge of the plate, Robert is always calm because he knows what he is doing —answered Oliver.
Julia carefully observed her previous encounter with Bryan, she knows that she has to look for the battle, thought Romero, but that can also be a big disadvantage.
—she's very fast —said Tyson —but she needs to do more if she wants to really hurt Gryffolyon, her attacks make him retreat less and less.
—Are you saying more? —asked Hilary, she curiously can hardly see Thunder Pegasus —do you want it to move at the speed of light?
—yes Hilary—Ray looked at her —her attacks are good but not enough to seriously damage Gryffolyon's thick armor, this will be a challenge since his forte has never been brute strength.
—come on —shouted Robert.
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Gryffolyon managed to get Thunder Pegasus off his back, he wasn't as fast as his rival but each hit made the purple blade stagger, as the minutes passed his hits began to have an effect in his favor.
—Robert seemed to be in trouble but he shook his rival like it was nothing —said Jazzman.
—I think he can break Rock Bison in two right now, I'm beginning to doubt Draciel's defensive capacity —said Max.
—lightning is stronger, get back! —ordered Julia.
—Gryffolyon! —Robert made it create small gusts of wind that he threw all over the dish, they seemed harmless until you see the small cracks they left around the dish.
—dodge the attack Thunder Pegasus or we will be in serious trouble! —Julia ordered and her blade began to make all kinds of maneuvers.
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Little by little it was getting closer to Gryffolyon but it created a sudden whirlwind that threw Thunder Pegasus over the top.
—now our move, Wing Dager with all your might.
—I'm not going to stay without do nothing, Thunder Pegasus ALL THE FORCE! —the purple blade began to throw lightning bolts and with great agility it came down dodging each of the blasts until it hit Gryffolyon full on, throwing sparks and lightning bolts.
—Julia has more balls than you two —Pasha whispered, making Ian and Bryan shake their heads.
—Julia frowned when she saw that her opponent resisted her best attack —I managed to beat Oliver with that attack, I can see why none of them object to him always being the captain of the Majestics.
—Julia and Robert are making it clear that this is a semifinal —said Tooper excitedly —this is a one on one battle.
—both want the championship title Tooper—added Brad.
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The battle continued with them clashing with each other, but it was evident that Thunder Pegasus was the one who got more damage in each exchange, Julia had no room for smiles anymore.
—Julia is getting tired, at this rate, she's getting tired —said Mariah worried.
—you shouldn't be surprised Mariah, she is resisting Robert's onslaught while he is trying to attack her with all his strength —added Ray.
—if he keeps on like this, Robert is going to win and he will be only one fight away from becoming the first individual champion of all Europe —said Oliver confidently.
—sister! —Raul encouraged her with all his strength —don't give up Julia, I know you can reverse this situation, so come on!.
—finish it Gryffolyon! —ordered Robert.
—Julia shouted with one last burst of adrenaline and Thunder Pegasus gave off lightning bolts. They all screamed in surprise.
—What's going on?! —Jazzman enjoyed the encounter.
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Gryffolyon was going straight for Thunder Pegasus, he could no longer dodge the full force of his opponent, it sounded as if lightning had struck the dish, followed by a cloud of smoke.
Tyson was pulling his hair while Hilary was biting her nails —I hate that we always have to wait for the dust to clear at critical moments.
—you said it, buddy —Max whispered as he sat on the edge of his seat.
—I won... —Julia was barely standing and panting.
When the smoke cleared, the fans in the stadium and from their homes could see that Gryffolyon was on the edge of the plate, spinning without any problem. Max thought Julia had won.
—fuckk! —Raul kicked the ground —I know Julia put all her remaining strength into that attack.
—Thunder Pegasus moved Gryffolyon to the edge of the plate and with more than half of his energy gone, wow —said Oliver —even I haven't managed that, an honorable performance Julia.
—it looks like it's the end, Thunder Pegasus —said Julia with a smile as she brushed her hair off her forehead.
—Gryffolyon finish him! —shouted Robert with authority and he created strong winds that threw Thunder Pegasus out of the dish and out of energy.
—Robert wins and advances to the final in spite of Julia's great performance! —said DJ Jazzman
—she lost but he won everyone's heart —said Tooper —listen as everyone runs his name.
—she can walk away with her head held high —added Brad.
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Julia, exhausted and a little sad, was waving and throwing kisses to the bleachers, it was obvious that she was extremely tired, she was panting, Robert had pushed her to the limit.
Robert shooked hands with her, he did it so hard that the Spanish girl almost fell on her face, he swore that I thought that last attack was going to take Gryffolyon out of the plate.
—thank you —Julia felt satisfied, there was nothing to reproach —congratulations for passing to the final, you are certainly stronger than me.
—it's just experience Julia, one day we must face each other again.
Romero was applauding her while Mariah and Hilary hugged each other with emotion. Julia arrived and was greeted by a hug from Romero, received a big hug from her brother and hugs and kisses from her friends who had come to support her.
—you are fantastic Julia —said Mariah —that was amazing friend, I had no idea how strong you had become and all those new maneuvers and amazing!.
—if I ever learn how to play, I want to be like you friend —Hilary clapped her hands with her —cause ungrateful Tyson doesn't want to teach me I count on you —Hilary gave Tyson a dirty look for a few seconds and he stuck his tongue out at her.
—I thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming to support me girls, you are the best and of course all of you for your nice comments —Julia put her hands on her chest.
—wait there is someone who wants to talk to you—Hilary took out her cell phone and Emily was heard on speakerphone, she apologized for not being able to attend and told her how proud she was of her in the background the congratulations from the other members of the All Starz.
—I told you that you would give a good presentation, I saw that you used some of the suggestions that Max and I gave you in our meetings —Ray told her and she smiled.
—thanks guys for teaching me some things when we were in China, I could never beat you but I learned a lot.
—sure Julia, I would love a repeat of that trip, omitting that I almost pierced my chest doing that dive —Max showed her his thumb.
—shut up guys, so much blah blah blah blah, here they come! —said Daichi.
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Tala and Jhonny went to the center of the stage, Jhonny was waving and shouting loudly, but Tala had his eyes closed and was very calm, he didn't look like he was about to compete in a semifinal.
—this evening is reaching its climax —said Brad —we are about to meet Robert's opponent, it can be a final between partners or a final between the powers when we talk about European Beyblade teams.
—take your positions please and you fans get ready to shout with me, 3, 2, 1, LET IT RIPP!. Tala and Jhonny launched their blades to start the second semifinal of the night unleashing the euphoria of everyone in the stadium.
—I'm going to beat you Tala, I couldn't have asked for a better guy to face you and beat you — Jhonny was in high spirits.
—Jhonny learned from his partner Enrique and threw his blade to the side avoiding hitting Wolborg —said Kenny —I hope to see Tala's blade in action this time to analyze his data.
—Enrique's was also an oversight, Kenny —said Oliver —but who in their right mind would anticipate something like that, it could have happened to anyone.
—I'm sitting next to you, you know, why don't you focus your energies on supporting Johnny only —said the Italian, somewhat annoyed.
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It was true that Jhonny was dying to beat Tala but he knew that he had to play calmly and intelligently, any small mistake could lead him to defeat.
—at least this battle will last more than a second —said Tooper.
—don't claim victory until a minute has passed —added Brad.
—knowing him, Jhonny is going to play counterattack after seeing how well Robert did, although... we don't know what Wolborg is capable of —thought Oliver.
—well thinking Jhonny, attacking him directly is dangerous —said Enrique —but if he forces him to attack he can see his movements.
—come on, Tala, if you think you're such a great man, why don't you show it by attacking him — said Jhonny, trying to provoke him.
—you fool —thought Pasha.
—how rude —whispered Tala in a mocking tone and a powerful wind began to come out of his blade.
—Ray was starting to feel cold —look how the plate is starting to freeze all over!.
—dammit! —Jhonny was covering his face, the strong wind made Salamalyon struggle to stay on the plate —this must be a joke... it looks like he's swimming naked in the coldest lake in Iceland.
—Tala is freezing the stadium —Dj Jazzman was shivering —it's freezing my voice too, if someone brought hot chocolate I'd really appreciate it.
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Those in the front rows started sneezing and shivering from the cold, Jhonny was starting to get covered with small snowflakes but he was holding his ground.
—Jhonny's strategy was good —said Kenny —but no one thought that Tala could attack without moving his blade.
—Tala looks invincible —thought Tyson —he had given his coat to Hilary to keep her warm, Suki took off Aki's jacket while Pasha took off his black coat.
—you asked for it —Tala spoke to Jhnony again.
—you fucking bastard, you think you can beat me without touching my blade... —Jhonny bit his lips —SALAMALYON! —he shouted with all his strength.
—he's moving forward, come on Jhonny we trust you my friend —Robert looked on attentively.
—come on Jhonny! —Oliver and Enrique cheered him on.
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Salamalyon wrapped in flames began to make its way little by little to the center of the plate until it reached Wolborg, when finally it seemed that it was going to touch him an abrupt frown from Tala increased the force of the wind making Salamalyon crash against the edge of the plate.
—Jhonny's Salamalyon can't get near Tala's Wolborg no matter how hard he tries, this is unbelievable Topper —Brad commented.
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Ray clenched his fists —first with Enrique and now this... Tala has always been a little scary but this time she is proving to be a nightmare.
—Stop hiding and fight like a man Tala —said Jhonny who could barely keep his eyes open —stop with the tricks already!.
—I'm going to let you attack me with the best you've got so you won't be sorry after you lose — Tala with a macabre grimace made the wind dissipate.
—come on guys of course this must be a trap, right Tyson? —thought Hilary.
—No Hilary, Tala is someone of word and if he told Jhonny that he won't cover himself it's because he doesn't intend to —Tyson replied —What kind of training did you have, Tala?.
—you are going to regret that ego Tala! —Jhonny clenched both fists and Salamalyon came out of his blade.
—well, it looks like he's going to be able to touch it —Aj added.
—Tala just challenged Jhonny to attack Wolborg with everything, it will be his downfall for overconfidence —commented Jazzman.
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Jhonny's blade attacked Wolborg using his Fire Rod, an attack that would have split in half anyone who received it without defending himself, but not Wolborg who received it without moving, the flames that enveloped Salamalyon became vapor when touching his rival.
—IMPOSSIBLE! —shouted Jhony.
—I told you, Wolborg —commanded Tala, raising his hand to attack and another strong wind current threw a Salamalyon out of the plate, already out of energy and completely mitered.
—TALAA WINS WITHOUT EVEN TOUCHING HIS RIVAL —announced Jazzman in disbelief.
—Tala is a monster, not in a bad way —said Tooper —although he should stop freezing the blades of his rivals, with that cold I'd say it would take them a whole day to thaw Brad.
—I don't know how to describe their power anymore friends, we have two titans in the grand finale so if they are going to get food or go to the bathroom it's now —added Brad.
—this can't be happening —Enrique felt frustrated —he didn't even flinch to attack and managed to beat us like it was nothing —Enrique hit his left thigh because of the anguish and discomfort he felt.
—Tala is very strong Enrique, we knew that —said Oliver —but even I didn't expect such a twisted version of him tonight, I just hope Robert can beat him.
—Jhonny is one of the best bladers in the world, Tala is beyond at the moment, I'm about to tell Robert to silk me his position in the final hehe —said Tyson.
—yes you are right Tyson, making Jhonny look like an amateur is proof of that —added Ray —tonight has been one of the best and there's still a great final to go, guys.
—I have to go —Pasha got up surprising everyone.
—Where are you going? —asked Aki astonished.
—I'm going home, to be honest I haven't slept well these last weeks, besides I know who's going to win —Pasha left before a mega intrigued Suki.
Finally the time had come to decide who would be the European champion and the next to join Max and Crusher in the final round.
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