The World Championships

Chapter 33 The Warmth Of Athens

At twenty-past-two in the afternoon, all twelve aeroplanes arrived in Athens. Unlike Edinburgh, Athens' skies were bluer than bubble-gum and the clouds were fluffy and as white as milk. One by one, the aeroplanes were towed to the exit tunnels where everyone would disembark.

"Good afternoon, everybody, we have just arrived in Athens thank you for flying with EasyJet and we will look forward to flying with you again soon."

Gradually, the G-Revolutions stood up and walked down the long exit tunnel. Athens had a large airport, compared to Edinburgh's small airport.

"I can't believe that we're in Athens now."

"It's a nice place to come to, especially judging by how cold it was in Edinburgh."

"The sunny weather is definitely a hopeful sign."

"Whatever."

After reclaiming their baggage, the G-Revolutions made their way towards the huge taxi park. In the taxi park, they saw all the other competing teams and Mr. Daniels and Sherlock.

"Do you know where we'll be staying, Chief?"

"Yes, we're staying at the Royal Olympic Hotel."

"Brilliant, we just need to check in now and take our baggage."

All the taxi drivers took the cases, putting them carefully into the boots of the taxis. With their baggage in the taxis, all the beybladers got into them and sat down. Mr. Daniels, on the other hand had taken a ferry and would be driving his Ford Escort RS Cosworth. Now that the taxis were full, they all drove away to the hotel.

In the taxi with the G-Revolutions, Daichi was once again taking photos of Athens' sites. He wanted to update his scrap book to ensure he remembered the tournament. Currently, he now had pages for Spain, Dubai and Scotland and he was keen to add a page for Greece.

As the taxis drove, nobody realised that they would hit such immense traffic, especially in that the number of Greek Beyblade fans were more than those in Scotland. Mr. Daniels was also caught in the traffic, but he had one concern, collect the evidence and arrest the guilty one. Risk Factor's past match against the Venom Snakes in Scotland had given more evidence, especially where Chinh's blade had released fishhooks and Taylor's had used the adhesive.

The evidence that Mr. Daniels had collected was interesting, but he still needed to find more to be fully certain of who was responsible for the illegal beyblades. In Dubai he had also spotted Daryl's switchblade and corkscrews. He now needed to fully investigate Risk Factor and find out the truth. However, he would have to wait until their next match to collect further evidence.

Unsurprisingly, the traffic delayed the arrival at the Royal Olympic Hotel. However, nobody minded, especially not Tala because he had plans to go out with Luna. As soon as they arrived at the hotel, although everybody else went to their rooms, Tala and Luna stayed in the hotel lobby.

"Want to go for a walk, Tala?"

"Yes, Luna, lead the way."

The two lovers linked arms and walked out of the lobby, into the streets of Athens.

"Is there any where specific you want to go?"

"Let's just enjoy the scenery."

"Fine with me."

Tala and Luna walked down the streets of Athens together, they were crawling with life as people were eating out and buying items from the shops. However, neither of the two lovers took any interest in their behaviour.

"So how are you feeling about the match?"

"To be perfectly honest, Tala, I'm actually quite looking forward to it what about you?"

"I'm looking forward to it, the sad thing is though that our teams will be facing one another."

"It is, I don't want to have to face you, Tala because I love you."

"I love you too, Luna, it's just that our love may have to stand the test."

"You're right, but we'll just have to battle each other but I swear that I'll never let our love die."

Tears were stinging Luna's eyes as she affirmed to keep her love for Tala alive. Tala lovingly wrapped his arm round her waist, she reciprocated and nuzzled her head onto his shoulder.

"Listen, Luna even if we do end up facing one another, I guarantee you I'll always love and protect you and I promise that our love will never end." Tala vowed.

"No matter what, Tala, I'll not let our love die, not now, not ever." Luna said firmly and tearfully.

"Shall we get ice cream, Tala?"

"Sure, Luna, it's my treat."

Tala and Luna walked up to an ice cream kiosk in the street, where they looked at the flavours.

"Can I get a bubble-gum ice cream, and, Luna what do you want?"

"Can I have a strawberry ice cream please?"

"Can I have a bubble-gum ice cream and a strawberry ice cream please?"

"Sure, thing that will be six euros."

Tala quickly paid the money and waited patiently for the ice cream. The kiosk owner swiftly returned with the bubble-gum and strawberry ice creams, handing them to Tala and Luna respectively.

"Thank you, Tala."

"You're welcome, Luna."

Tala and Luna savoured their ice creams, loving every lick, and enjoying each other's company for the evening. However, it was soon getting late and with an early start the next day, they thought it appropriate to head to the hotel. Luna wrapped her arms round Tala's waist, Tala wrapped his arm round her shoulders and the two lovers made their way back.

"I don't like the dark, it makes me scared."

"You don't need to be scared, Luna."

"Yeah but I am."

"How come?"

"It's since I was a kid, I used to sleep by myself and then I would get scared and I would check with my mum if I could sleep with her, she always let me."

"Well, Luna let's get back, shall we?"

"I think we should, I'm scared and besides, we ought to be rested before tomorrow's match."

"Too right, Luna, let's go."

With their arms round each other, the two lovers made their way back to the hotel. Though Luna was still scared, she felt safe and protected with Tala.

After a long walk, Tala and Luna arrived at the hotel, and they hugged each other and kissed sweetly before parting company.

"I love you, Tala." Said Luna tearfully.

"I love you too, Luna, I'll see you tomorrow."

"You too, Tala."

The two lovers shared one final hug before parting ways for the night. Both Tala and Luna were so in love that neither wanted to face the other. However, Luna was scared that their love would have to stand the test.