The World Championships
Chapter 74 A Loss Avenged
The next morning, all twelve teams, spectator and competitor alike were standing in the taxi park after breakfast. As always, Tala and Luna were close together, Luna's head was nuzzled into the crook of Tala's left shoulder and Tala's arm was round her waist. Luna also reciprocated.
"How are you feeling about the match today, Tala?"
"Well, Luna, it'll be exciting to see the sudden death round before the final match, what about you?"
"I'm feeling the same to be honest all things considered in that it'll be fun to see who comes out top."
"I just hope tomorrow's battle goes well."
"I'll be proud of you no matter how you do, Tala."
"Thanks, Luna."
Tala tightened his arm round Luna's waist, and she responded in kind while nuzzling her head onto his shoulder.
Not far from Tala and Luna, Oliver and Cordelia were also discussing the next round, particularly today's match.
"Who do you think will win today, Ollie?"
"I hope it's my team but if the G-Revolutions win, they'll make it to the finals, Cordelia."
"Just give it your best, Ollie, even if the G-Revolutions do win, it'll still be a win for me if you do, we faced the G-Revolutions in Mexico and Tyson beat me."
After a while, the teams began entering the taxis which would take them to the Tokyo Dome. Tala and Luna exchanged a long hug and sweet kiss before sadly entering the taxis. Oliver also bid a sad goodbye to Cordelia before getting in the taxi.
Soon, the twelve taxis drove away from the hotel, leaving it behind for the day. Mr Daniels and Sherlock were still following in the Ford Escort.
The drive to the stadium was a long, laborious drive. However, the excitement of the battle kept everyone going.
"I can't believe we're taking part in the sudden death match."
"That means we have to win at all costs, lest the Majestics will face the Blitzkrieg Boyz next round."
"There's no way we can let that happen, we have to succeed."
"This is it."
After a long drive, the twelve taxis reached Tokyo Dome. Upon reaching Tokyo Dome, the taxis parked and all twelve teams disembarked. Most of the teams made their way into the stands. Many Japanese beyblading fans were seated in the stands, one such fan was the Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida. Obviously Mr. Daniels and Sherlock were watching as well to assess the matches. Also in the stands were Tyson's father, mother, grandfather and older brother Hiro, along with onr of his father's younger brothers, his wife and five children.
"Good morning, everybody, and welcome to the sudden death round of the finals of the Beyblading World Championships, we are here today in Tokyo, Japan in the Tokyo Dome!" DJ Jazzman shouted. "In this sudden death match two teams shall face one another, and the winning team shall face the Blitzkrieg Boyz in the final battle! First, let's give a grand welcome to our world champions, the G-Revolutions!"
The G-Revolutions entered the stadium with confidence and poise, they were battling to defend their crown and become four time champions. However, the Majestics wouldn't make it easy.
"Their opponents are the European warriors, the Majestics!"
The Majestics made their way into the stadium from the opposite side, determined to dethrone the G-Revolutions and become champions.
Both teams sat down on benches opposite each other. However, nobody moved for a while. Soon, Daichi stood up and went to the closed platform.
"Daichi is first to represent the G-Revolutions, he's a strong customer with his Strata Dragoon Bit beast and its Spike Saw attack!"
Upon reaching the platform, Daichi waited patiently for his opponent. He didn't have long to wait until Enrique stepped up to meet him there.
"Enrique is prompt to counter for the Majestics, his Amphilyon Bit beast will present double trouble for Daichi with its Twin Destruction attack!"
With Daichi and Enrique facing each other, the platform parted and unveiled a with a huge Japanese Palace surrounded by sprawling gardens. The gardens were complete with seasonal flowers and original moats, walls, entrance gates and guardhouses built by the Tokugawa shoguns.
"Wow, how regal, the Imperial Palace Stadium!" announced AJ Topper.
"It gives off a certain grandeur!" agreed Brad Best.
"Beybladers, get ready!"
Daichi and Enrique readied their launchers, ripcords and Beyblades and prepared to launch.
"3,2,1, let it rip!"
As soon as the command was given, Daichi swiftly launched Strata Dragoon into the stadium. Enrique promptly released Amphilyon.
"Strata Dragoon, attack now!"
"Go, Amphilyon!"
Strata Dragoon and Amphilyon shot across the grass and slammed into each other half way. Sparks flew as the two blades connected.
"Slam now, Strata Dragoon!"
With a mighty slam, Strata Dragoon shoved Amphilyon backwards with authority.
"That's the ticket, Strata Dragoon, keep attacking!"
Heeding Daichi's command, Strata Dragoon viciously attacked Amphilyon, it slashed with hard brutality.
"Amphilyon, counterattack!"
In seconds, momentum was snatched away from Daichi, Amphilyon mounted ferocious blows on Strata Dragoon.
"That's the way, Amphilyon!"
Amphilyon continued to hit Strata Dragoon around like a tennis ball, it slashed it on all sides.
"Amphilyon, multi slam now!"
"Strata Dragoon, attack now!"
As Amphilyon slammed Strata Dragoon multiple times, Daichi's blade heeded his command and mounted a swift counterattack.
"Keep it up, Strata Dragoon, slam now!"
With a mighty slam, Strata Dragoon knocked Amphilyon backwards, all while it maintained a brutal offensive.
"That's the way, Strata Dragoon, multi slam him!"
In seconds, Strata Dragoon maintained a hard attack, it slammed Amphilyon again and again.
"Amphilyon, fight back now!"
"Don't give up, Strata Dragoon, hit him hard!"
Strata Dragoon and Amphilyon slammed into one another once again, they drilled each other hard and brutally. Sparks rose as they grinded against each other.
"Keep going, Strata Dragoon!"
"Put in every last ounce of power, Amphilyon!"
The two blades drilled against each other, neither Daichi nor Enrique wanted to give up. However, somebody had to win in the end.
"Strata Dragoon, Spike Saw!"
A magnificent European dragon appeared from the ground, it roared mightily and fired a flaming rock from its mouth. The rock crumbled away and revealed Strata Dragoon surrounded by a red glow. It crashed into Amphilyon, and knocked it clear of the stadium.
"Amphilyon is out and Strata Dragoon is still spinning, the winner is Daichi!" announced DJ Jazzman. "The G-Revolutions take the first round!"
Enrique sadly picked up Amphilyon while Strata Dragoon returned to Daichi's open hand.
"Enrique, wait!"
"Daichi?"
"Thanks for a great battle!"
"You're welcome, Daichi, let's battle again sometime!"
"For sure."
Daichi and Enrique shook hands before retuning to their respective teams.
Soon after, Tyson stepped up to the now closed platform.
"Tyson is next to battle for the G-Revolutions, can he ensure his team's victory and advancement to the finals or will he fall and fail?"
"Good luck, Tyson!" he heard his parents and grandfather yell.
"You can do it, kiddo!" his uncle shouted.
"Make us proud!" Hiro and his cousins joined in.
Tyson glanced behind him and saw his family pledging their support for him. The support fuelled and motivated him to win.
Before long, Robert came over and met Tyson at the platform.
"Robert is next to represent the Majestics, will he be able to tie it up and potentially ensure his team's victory?"
With Tyson and Robert facing one another, the platform separated and a plume of smoke billowed out of the ground. With the smoke, rose a stadium. Upon the smoke clearing, a stadium with Mount Fuji overlooking a lake, grass and trees.
"The Mount Fuji Stadium should be quite a challenge for our bladers today!"
Tyson and Robert readied their launchers, ripcords and Beyblades and poised to launch.
"3,2,1, let it rip!"
As soon as the command was given, Tyson and Robert launched their blades into the stadium.
"Dragoon, attack!"
"Go, Griffolyon!"
Dragoon and Griffolyon shot down the grass, they slammed into each other with a bang.
"Dragoon, slam now!"
With a single slam, Dragoon shoved Griffolyon off of it.
"Keep attacking, Dragoon!"
"Griffolyon, fight back!"
The blades heeded their bladers' commands and hit each other hard. Sparks shot into the air as they made impact.
"Griffolyon, full force attack!"
"Dragoon, multi slam!"
It wasn't long before Robert was in control, Griffolyon heeded his commands to attack and strike Dragoon. However, Dragoon also fought ferociously against the onslaught.
"Griffolyon, slam now!"
With a single slam, Griffolyon shoved Dragoon back with authority.
"Keep on the attack, Griffolyon!"
Tyson's heart was in his mouth, Griffolyon struck with heavy blows and brutal offense. However, the World Champion saw his friends and family from the corner of his eyes, he dug deep inside him, his beyblading spirit came out.
"Dragoon, full power attack!"
Tyson swiftly reclaimed momentum, Dragoon viciously struck back on Griffolyon, it slashed it from multiple angles and sent sparks here, there and everywhere.
"That's it, Dragoon, multi slam now!"
Dragoon now struck Griffolyon with heavy but fast blows, each one knocked it back further.
"Keep attacking, Dragoon!"
"Griffolyon, attack back!"
As Dragoon maintained its attack, Griffolyon also fought back, both blades fought for control and momentum. Tyson and Robert put their hearts and souls into the match.
"Griffolyon, Wing Dagger!"
With a screech, the huge Griffin appeared with a bright glow exuding from its wings. The Griffin raised its wings and a barrage of feathers rained down. Tyson acted instantly, "Dragoon, Evolution Storm!"
A huge tornado surrounded Dragoon, the blue dragon roared mightily and shot upwards. It slammed into Griffolyon, at the same time, Tyson's blade knocked Robert's out of the stadium.
"Griffolyon is out and Dragoon is still spinning, Tyson is the winner and the G-Revolutions have won today and will face the Blitzkrieg Boyz in the finals!"
Robert got down and picked up Griffolyon, Dragoon returned to Tyson's open hand. However, Tyson approached Robert with his hand out.
"Thanks for a really awesome battle today, Robert."
"You're welcome, Tyson, I'll never forget our battle and I wish you good luck against the Blitzkrieg Boyz."
They shook hands before parting company, Tyson returned to the G-Revolutions but not before greeting his parents, grandfather and Hiro, as well as his uncle, aunt and cousins.
It was a happy feeling for the G-Revolutions as they prepared for the final battle against the Blitzkrieg Boyz.