The World Championships
Chapter 8 Arrival In Madrid
It was eight o clock in the evening, by the time the G-Revolutions, Risk Factor and the Venom Snakes had touched down at Madrid Airport. They all slowly exited their respective planes, before entering the vast airport lobby.
Upon entering the airport lobby, Tyson was surprised to see all nine other competing Beyblade teams standing there.
"Look over there, it's the Majestics"
"Yes, there's Robert, Johnny, Oliver and Enrique"
Among the hustle and bustle of the airport, Tyson could see the all four members of the Majestics with their baggage, waiting to go for the press conference.
"And the Blitzkrieg Boyz are over there as well"
"I see them too"
Sure enough, sitting down at the Costa, having coffee and biscuits were the Blitzkrieg Boyz, all of whom were tired from their Qatar Airways flight but relaxing.
"Qatar Airways is a good airline, eh, Tala?"
"The food was rubbish but yeah, it's good enough"
"At least the flights were a good price"
"Can't complain there, Spencer, who's looking after Diesel?"
"Diesel's with my cousins at the moment, what about Bomber, Raven, Nanook and Storm?"
"My cousin's looking after them, it's just as well really because she's got dogs of her own too"
"What dogs has she got?"
"A Sable Rough Collie and a black and gold German shepherd"
"Nice, are they getting along?"
"They're pretty good together, how's Diesel getting on?"
"He's doing well, he's being a typical Malamute, how are your four getting on?"
"They're doing pretty well, I miss them a lot and look forward to seeing them when I get back, are you missing Diesel?"
"I sure am, but he's in good hands and I can't wait to see him afterwards"
"Bryan, how are Wolf and Logan?"
"They're well and healthy and in good hands, "Wolf's being a typical shepherd and guarding his food from Logan, my Kugsha"
"That's good, Ian, how's Rex?"
"He's good, anyway dogs aside, are you ready for the Championship?"
"Definitely, as I recall we're up against PPB All Starz"
"That we are, I look forward to beating Steve"
"I'm taking on Rick, I lost last year but I'll whip him this time"
"I'm going to wipe the floor with Eddy"
"Emily had better watch herself because she's getting a run for her money"
"The PPB All Starz are here"
"There they are"
There, standing at the airport shop, were all five members of the PPB All Starz, including Steve Jones, who's broken leg had healed nicely.
"How's it feel to be competing again, Steve?"
"Fantastic, it'll be good to take on the Blitzkrieg Boyz"
"It sure will, I look forward to facing Tala"
"Glad to hear it, Rick, you think you'll beat him?"
"I beat him last year, I can do it again this year."
All four of the White Tiger X members relaxed at the coffee shop, preparing themselves for the first Championship round. They also saw Le Croix with their baggage in hand, waiting for their taxi.
As well as Le Croix, the Venom Snakes and Risk Factor stood by taxi park, and watching cars go by. While back at the Costa, Tala's eyes darted towards the Marks and Spencer, where he saw the Romanian Team, The Death Stars. Tala looked over at The Death Stars, where he saw a seventeen-year-old girl in a black leather jacket with studded shoulders over a black t-shirt with a snarling wolf on it. She also wore a studded black belt, dark blue jeans and sparkly black and purple low top Converses. She was a beautiful girl with snow-white skin, dark blue eyes and long thick wavy black, royal blue and purple hair that that was styled in a half ponytail.
The girl looked back at Tala and passed him a warm and heartfelt smile. Tala was touched, and returned the smile before getting up.
"I'll be right back"
"Where you going, Tala?"
"To get a Coke"
Tala swiftly walked to the Marks and Spencer, returning with a can of coca cola and as he returned, his eyes met the girl's. The girl stepped forwards, smiling broadly as she met him. The smile also lingered in her amazing blue eyes.
"So, what are you doing here?" asked Tala
"We're taking part in the tournament" the girl answered
"Really?"
"Yes, we're facing Frozen Fortitude" the young girl commented.
"Frozen Fortitude, who are they?" asked Tala
"The Canadian team but I'm really nervous" said the girl "Who're you facing?"
"Don't be, just give it your best and whatever happens after will happen" Tala reassured "I'll be taking on the PPB All Starz"
"I guess I'll try to" the girl said slowly
"That's the spirit, don't worry and give it your all" Tala smiled. "I'm Tala by the way."
"I will do, thanks." The girl smiled back. "My name's Luna. Luna Forrest."
"It's a real pleasure to meet you, Luna" Tala responded.
"You as well, Tala" Luna said happily.
Tala and Luna shook hands.
"Do you have any pets?" asked Tala.
"I have four dogs, what about you?" Said Luna.
"I've also got four dogs" Tala answered.
"That's a lot, what breeds are they?" asked Luna.
"Bomber's a silver brindle Japanese Akita, Raven's a black German Shepherd Dog, Nanook's a wolf grey Siberian Husky and Storm's a white Samoyed, what breed are your dogs?" Tala explained.
"Ranger's a red Saarloos Wolfdog, Ferrow's a silver-grey Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, Tundra's a black Tamaskan dog and Spirit's a white Northern Inuit Dog." Luna answered.
"Do you have a bit beast?" Tala probed
"Yeah, do you?" Said Luna
"I do, what bit beast do you have?" asked Tala.
"It's called Greyfang, what's yours called?" Luna smiled. "I'll show it to you."
"Wolborg" Tala answered
Luna opened the beyblade container on her jeans and extracted her Beyblade. It was black with a star shaped attack ring, complete with wolf heads and a black north-western wolf on the bit chip.
"Very nice, anyway I have to go, but it's a pleasure to meet you and here's my phone number"
"That's the same for you, Tala, and here's my phone number"
After meeting Luna, Tala walked away and sat back down with his team, while Luna's heart fluttered where she stood.
"Who was that, Tala?"
"Her name's Luna, and she's on the Romanian Team"
"Oh right, will we be facing them?"
"I don't know but I hope so"
Meanwhile, Tyson was exhausted, and looking forward to getting to the hotel. He stood tiredly with the G-Revolutions, waiting for a chance to go. Before long, twelve taxis filled the taxi park, all of the drivers had signs with each team's name on.
"Hey look, there's the taxi for our team"
"Whereabouts, Robert?"
"Just over there"
"Let's go then"
"Sure thing, Johnny"
The Majestics walked away, dragging their cases towards the taxi, with the wheels rolling across the floor. All four members were exhausted, despite a short flight, and were looking forward to resting before their match with Le Croix.
Before long, The Death Stars left the Marks and Spencer, with their cases in hand. As they left, Luna caught sight of Tala, she gave him a warm smile before blowing him a kiss. Tala returned Luna's smile with an equally warm smile, and blew her a kiss of his own.
Soon after The Death Stars had left, the Blitzkrieg Boyz stood up and took their baggage to the taxi. Tala was especially ready to get in, the flight had tired him out and he wanted a long rest.
White Tiger X were already in their taxi, all exhausted but excited to be facing the Blitzkrieg Boyz. Especially Lee, who was looking forward to a rematch with Tala, while Mariah had fallen asleep in the back.
One by one the teams left the airport, all headed for the same hotel, save for the G-Revolutions and Risk Factor.
"Hey, Tyson, you ready for the first wave?"
"I sure am, Taylor, are you?"
"Yes, I can't wait to take on Ocean Shine"
"Who's your opponent?"
"A girl called Rowena"
"Is she good?"
"I've not battled her yet so I'll have to find out"
"Taylor, come to the taxi, it's time to go"
"Just coming, Mr. Coupe"
"Good, good"
"Tyson, I've got to go, but I can't wait to see you at the hotel"
"See you, Taylor"
Now that Taylor had followed Mr. Coupe, and the rest of Risk Factor onto their taxi. Tyson went along with the G-Revolutions, and settled into the back seat, and fell asleep.
"Man, I'm looking forward to the championships, but when we get to the hotel, I can't wait to get some rest" Tyson stated.
"Same here" Kenny replied.
"It's pyjamas and bed when we get to the hotel" Tyson added.
"I agree" Kenny reassured.
"I need to be rested for tomorrow" Tyson replied.
"We all do" Kenny stated.
For the duration of the taxi journey, Tyson was looking over his shoulder, observing Risk Factor's taxi following them. Tyson could see Taylor waving to him. He waved back and gave her a thumb up; she did the same to him.
After another twenty minutes of driving, the G-Revolutions reached the hotel in Madrid. It was a huge hotel, with a spacious lobby and fish tanks dotted all over it. Kenny went up to the reception desk and sorted out the booking.
The booking was quickly sorted, and a porter took their bags up to their rooms, all of which were on the same floor. However, they entered their rooms before getting into pyjamas and sleeping.