The World Championships
Chapter 34 Back From The Brink
Early, the next morning, all twelve teams had filled the taxis in which they would travel to Panathenaic Stadium. So far, Le Croix had been on a downward spiral, none of their three matches had been successful thus far. They had suffered defeats in Spain, Dubai and Scotland, and they were out for redemption. Mr. Daniels was also following with Sherlock in tow.
"Three consecutive defeats, it's really bad and we have to stay alive."
"Too right, we fought hard but now we're in danger."
"Too much danger."
"We'll take our victory."
"I'll battle first."
"Good idea, Claude, then I'll go."
"Sure, Miguel"
It was nine o clock in the morning when everyone arrived at Panathenaic Stadium, no sooner had they arrived, all the beybladers and Mr. Daniels and Sherlock disembarked. When everyone had entered the spacious stadium, ten of the teams and Mr. Daniels entered the stands to watch the epic battle. Although he was interested in the battle, Mr. Daniels was prepared to observe for any cheating, he had already collected evidence against Risk Factor, but finding who was really to blame for their cheating was another matter.
"Good morning, Beybladers and welcome to beautiful Athens for round four of this epic Beyblade tournament!" said Mr. Dickenson.
"On their way to the stadium are our first competitors, White Tiger X!"
All four members of White Tiger X made their way into the stadium, they were keen to secure another victory, and their wins in Dubai and Scotland made them confident to be able to do so. However, they had to be careful because their opponents would present a fierce challenge.
"And their opponents, let's welcome Le Croix!"
Le Croix were calm and confident as they walked in, they were ready to battle and prove themselves, but more than anything else they were determined to get back from the brink.
Once in the stadium, the two teams sat down on benches opposite each other. Kevin stood up and made his way up to the closed platform.
"Kevin is stepping up to represent White Tiger X, his Galman bit beast's Crazy Monkey attack can wind an opponent in knots!"
Kevin didn't have long to wait until his opponent arrived.
"Le Croix are sending Claude up; he's a tough customer and his Rapid Eagle bit beast can soar down and kill!"
Claude took his position opposite Kevin; he was ready for battle and victory.
In seconds, the ground split open and unveiled a stadium with a replica of the Monastery of Arkadi, and its gardens and gravestones in the middle.
"How impressive, the Monastery of Arkadi stadium, a very clever idea!"
"3,2,1, Let It Rip!"
Kevin and Claude launched their blades into the monastery gardens, they hit them with perfect precision.
"Galman, attack!"
"Go, Rapid Eagle!"
Kevin's lilac blade and Claude's turquoise one clashed hard, sparks flew as the metal collided.
"Slam, Galman!"
"Push it back, Rapid Eagle, now!"
Rapid Eagle heeded Claude's command and slammed Galman away with a hard blow.
"That's the way, Rapid Eagle, now multi slam!"
Instantly, Rapid Eagle began a ferocious attack on Galman, hitting with fierce and authoritative blows.
"Keep it up!"
Rapid Eagle maintained its vicious attack, drilling Galman harshly and cruelly.
"That's it, Rapid Eagle, slam now!"
With a powerful blow, Rapid Eagle slammed Galman into the monastery, it hit it with a bang that shook the stadium.
"Excellent, Rapid Eagle, strike hard!"
In minutes, Rapid Eagle had Galman on the run, it was chasing after Kevin's blade like a tiger would pursue a hind.
"Now I've got you! Rapid Eagle, attack!"
Claude's blade heeded his command, and fiercely struck Galman from behind with a powerful blow. Kevin was shocked, so far Claude had been dominating him and he could barely react.
"Galman, counterattack!"
Much to Claude's surprise, Kevin was now going on the offensive. Galman back spun round Rapid Eagle and began drilling hard.
"No, hang on, Rapid Eagle!"
"Keep attacking, Galman!"
Galman heeded Kevin's command and began an onslaught, striking fast, hard and brutally.
"Galman, multi slam!"
Just as Rapid Eagle had done previously, Galman went on a ferocious attack, it shot back and forth with a violent counterattack.
"Keep it up!"
Kevin was now in full control of the match, he had sent Galman on a brutal attack and was giving Claude major trouble.
"Now, Galman, slam him hard!"
Rapid Eagle was sent flying through the air, past the gravestones and into the monastery with a crack. A crack now appeared in the monastery's outer wall.
"No way!"
"Galman, let's finish him off while he's weak!"
Kevin's blade zoomed in for the kill, ready to end Claude and ensure a victory for White Tiger X.
"Now, Galman, Crazy Monkey, attack!"
In seconds, the wild monkey appeared in a yellow wind and multiple lilac beyblades were spinning round the stadium, stalking Rapid Eagle and striking it with ferocious and heavy blows. Claude was worried, he had to think fast, or he would be history and he would be letting his team down.
"That's it, Rapid Eagle, climb now!"
Rapid Eagle barely escaped from Galman and shot up the monastery to the roof. However, Kevin's blade and all its illusions were in hot pursuit.
"Now, Rapid Eagle, attack, Twin Sabre!"
With a screech, the beautiful two headed eagle appeared, and like a thunderbolt it fell from the sky. Claude's beyblade shot down with it, and it cleared the wind, vanquishing the illusions in minutes, leaving the real enemy standing alone. Then with a final blow, Rapid Eagle slammed Galman out of the stadium and to the ground, it then returned to Claude's open hand.
"Galman is out, Claude is the winner!"
Claude raised his arm in victory as he showed Rapid Eagle to the audience. He thanked Kevin for an honourable battle and returned to Le Croix. Grateful for a great match, Kevin picked up Galman and parted ways with Claude.
No sooner had the two bladers parted, Lee and Miguel stepped up and positioned opposite one another. They prepared their beyblades and were ready to launch.
"3,2,1, Let It Rip!"
Lee and Miguel swiftly launched Galeon and Dark Gargoyle into the gardens.
"Galeon, attack!"
"Go, Dark Gargoyle!"
Galeon and Dark Gargoyle slammed each other hard, bright sparks flew as the two blades clashed.
"Galeon, slam now!"
"Counterattack, Dark Gargoyle!"
As Galeon went for a slam, Dark Gargoyle retaliated, and the two blades banged each other ferociously.
"Galeon, attack!"
"Dark Gargoyle, evade!"
Galeon shot towards Dark Gargoyle, only to hit thin air for Miguel's blade had disappeared quickly.
"Now strike, Dark Gargoyle!"
With a violent blow, Dark Gargoyle viciously hit Galeon, knocking it backwards with authority.
"Keep it up, Dark Gargoyle, slam!"
Dark Gargoyle slammed Galeon hard, striking it like a tennis ball on a racket.
"Now, Dark Gargoyle, multi slam!"
"Galeon, attack!"
Both Dark Gargoyle and Galeon began striking each other like bears in the woods, the metal clashed with each blow they inflicted on the other.
"Galeon, multi slam!"
Galeon heeded Lee's command, and viciously struck Dark Gargoyle, hitting it with heavy and authoritative blows.
"That's the way, Galeon, slam now!"
Lee's black beyblade was now in overdrive, it brutally attacked Miguel's red blade, striking so fast that it had him reeling. Miguel could barely do anything to defend himself from Lee's onslaught.
"Attack, Dark Gargoyle!"
Dark Gargoyle now gained new power, and with renewed vigour it fiercely attacked Galeon, hitting it with violent blows.
"That's the way, Dark Gargoyle, keep on the attack!"
With brutal authority, Dark Gargoyle maintained its harsh offence, it fought hard and bravely against Galeon, slamming it around and giving it no room to fight back. Lee was furious, he was determined to win and tie it up for White Tiger X.
"Galeon, attack now!"
It was like the whole world had turned upside down when Lee ordered Galeon to attack. For now, new power was growing in Galeon, and Lee was using it to attack Miguel's blade. With every blow, Galeon slammed Dark Gargoyle and gained intense power.
"Now, Galeon, full power attack!"
Galeon was ferociously attacking Dark Gargoyle, no remorse would bar it from dealing ferocious damage.
"Dark Gargoyle, strike back now!"
With renewed velocity, Dark Gargoyle dealt a ferocious onslaught to Galeon, brutally hitting it like a hammer would strike a nail.
"Keep on the attack, Dark Gargoyle!"
Heeding Miguel's command, Dark Gargoyle maintained its attack, drilling Galeon harder and harder.
"You can do it, Lee!"
"Fight back!"
Lee, inspired by the cheers of his teammates, ordered a ferocious attack on Miguel's blade.
"Galeon, attack and fight with everything you've got!"
Renewed strength flowed through Galeon, as it ferociously struck Dark Gargoyle fast and hard.
"Now, Galeon, attack with all your strength!"
Galeon maintained its ferocious offensive, brutally attacking Dark Gargoyle with intense force and hardness. Miguel was in trouble, if he didn't act soon, he would be history, Lee was attacking at such pace and precision that he could literally not react. It wasn't long before Lee called his final attack.
"Let's finish this, Spiral Lightning attack!"
"Oh yeah, Fire Execution!"
The black lightning lion and the fire gargoyle appeared; black lightning surrounded Lee's blade while Miguel's was encased in fire. Devil wings were also sprouting from Miguel's back. The two blades collided hard and the attacks clashed, pushing each other left and right.
After a long battle, the two attacks cancelled out and when the dust settled Lee's Galeon lay motionless on its side. Miguel's blade was still spinning and returned to his open hand. However, before returning to his team, Miguel approached Lee with a hand extended. Lee promptly shook it and sat back down with White Tiger X.
"Winner Miguel, Le Croix take it all!"
"See you beyblading fanatics tomorrow to witness the G-Revolutions clash with Risk Factor!"