The World Championships
Chapter 78 The Philanthropist
From atop the stage in the large, laden town square, Mr. Bellick cleared his throat importantly. As he did this everyone was prepared to listen.
"First and foremost, I'd like to say how gratifying it is to see so many Beybladers here today." Said Mr. Bellick. "I started the Heirloom Corporation to help underprivileged children learn to Beyblade and one day become championship bladers. The Corporation has so far helped many children all over the world become successful bladers. Some have even become national champions. I'll now hand over to Thomas Fulton who will explain a bit more about how we work."
Mr. Bellick turned to the man in the cream suit and blue tie. "Ready, Thomas."
"Yes, Brad." Mr. Fulton responded. "Heirloom Industries operates as a company that promotes and enables children from all over the world to beyblade. Thus far we have hosted charity tournaments which have helped raise considerable amounts of money for Heirloom. The last tournament in Toronto, Canada raised ten-thousand dollars for Heirloom. Heirloom comes with a state of the art gym, cafeteria, lobby and laboratory, all prospective clients have spoken well of this organisation."
Mr. Bellick then eyed the crowd, "There will be an opportunity to come into the gym and laboratory today." He said. "Beybladers can certainly come in, in fact let's go."
From the crowd, the G-Revolutions picked up on Mr. Bellick's speech. As did all the other bladers who were present. Sure enough, Mr. Bellick, along with Mr. Coupe, Mr. Fulton and James Tayler went into the gym. The G-Revolutions followed them in.
Firstly, Mr. Bellick led the G-Revolutions into an enormous lobby that was complete with conveyor belts and seating areas.
"Where are we going, Mr. Bellick?" asked Daichi.
"There's something shady about Mr. Bellick." Said Tyson.
"Not here, Tyson." Kenny interjected. "Although you could be right, he seems nice and he clearly cares about Beybladers."
"Our first stop is the gym and then we shall enter the laboratory."
The G-Revolutions followed the three men and James Tayler to another door. Mr. Bellick swiped his identification card and the door opened.
Upon entering the gym, the G-Revolutions were amazed at how big it was. It was complete with state-of-the-art equipment ranging from free weights and machines to lots of cardio equipment. Beystadiums lined the gym while many up and coming beybladers were training intensively using the equipment. Some of the other bladers were having matches against one another.
In the distance, Tyson noticed an eighteen-year-old beyblader in a puffer jacket over a solitude sweater with a belt, blue jeans and timberlands. The beyblader had spiked brown hair and blue eyes. Tyson approached the other beyblader who was standing by a stadium.
Mr Bellick pointed to the blader at the stadium.
"That's Gabriel Hughes." Said Mr. Bellick. "He's one of Heirloom's representatives, why don't you and he have a battle."
"I suppose an exhibition match wouldn't hurt." Tyson said happily.
"That's the spirit."
Tyson met Gabriel at the stadium and prepared to launch. Gabriel prepared as well.
"Three, two, one, let it rip!" the machine said.
Tyson and Gabriel launched their blades into the stadium.
"Dragoon, attack!"
"Go, Persica!"
Dragoon slammed into Gabriel's red-orange beyblade Persica, sparks flew as the blades connected.
"Persica, slam him!" Gabriel snapped.
"Dodge, Dragoon!" Tyson yelled.
As Persica heeded Gabriel's command, Dragoon gracefully evaded it.
"Rats" Gabriel cursed.
"Dragoon, slam him!"
In seconds, Dragoon slammed Persica backwards into the edge of the stadium.
"Persica, attack now!"
"Dragoon, full force attack!"
Dragoon and Persica crashed into one another, sparks hit the air as they connected.
"Persica, slam now!"
"Dragoon, Evolution Storm!"
A massive twister surrounded Tyson's blade and the majestic Chinese-European dragon appeared, it roared and slammed into the Asiatic lion. Dragoon slammed Persica clear of the stadium and to the floor. Then it returned to Tyson's hand.
"Nice battle, Gabriel." Said Tyson.
"You're not bad yourself." Gabriel answered.
"Thanks a lot."
Soon after Tyson had had his friendly match with Gabriel, Mr. Bellick interrupted, "I am glad you got to meet Gabriel, Tyson, I'm sure it must have been interesting. However, it's now time to go and see the laboratory."
"Just coming, Mr. Bellick."
Tyson rejoined Max, Ray, Kai, Daichi and Kenny and they followed Mr. Bellick, Mr. Coupe, Mr. Fulton and James Tayler away from the gym and through a door at the far side of the room.
Beyond the door, the G-Revolutions took in their surroundings and behold an enormous laboratory. Scientists were seated in front of the computers typing information up.
"Is this the laboratory?" Asked Daichi.
"Not yet, we'll enter the rest of the laboratory soon." Said Mr. Fulton.
"You'll be very lucky to be seeing all our superior equipment." Added Mr. Coupe.
Sure enough, after passing the scientists the G-Revolutions entered the rest of the laboratory. It was complete with holding tubes and more scientists sat down at computers.
"This is some laboratory." Tyson commented. "it must be hard to keep track of all the projects they do here."
"Funnily enough, we're actually working on a project right now." James Tayler added.
"What sort of project?" asked Ray.
"Well there is something." said James.
"Don't divulge anything, James." Said Mr. Coupe sternly.
The laboratory was cleaner than a kitchen that was well maintained. Men in lab coats worked busily and researched ways to power up bit beasts. They were also researching technologies to help prospective bladers.
"I've got a bad feeling about this." Ray chipped in.
"Ray, don't assume the worst." Max answered. "So far Mr. Bellick has been very friendly."
"He's only being friendly so we pay him money." Kai added. "I'd live to introduce James Tayler to my fist."
"Guys, stop, let's not judge Mr. Bellick yet." Kenny responded.
After the tour of the expensive Heirloom headquarters, Mr. Bellick, Mr. Coupe, Mr. Fulton and James Tayler led the G-Revolutions into the huge, clean and expensive looking cafeteria that was complete with posh shining counters and well set tables.
"Wow, that's a posh café." Kenny stated.
"Yes it's one of the perks that Heirloom trainees and bladers get to enjoy, the food here is unbelievably good." James explained. "Would you like anything?"
"What have you got?" asked Max.
"Well, we have a huge range of food and drink, ranging from pizza to salad and drinks include milkshakes and soft drinks. We also have a massive variety of desserts as well." Said James. "Is there anything you'd like?"
The G-Revolutions conferred with one another, and at last Tyson spoke, "I have to admit I'm hungry and I'd really like a cheeseburger." He said. "More specifically, a double cheeseburger with onion rings and a strawberry milkshake."
"I guess we could eat." Ray added. "James, could you get me a veggie burger."
"I'll have a meatball hot baguette." Kai chipped in.
The rest of the G-Revolutions chipped in with their orders, James went and gave the orders to a smiling cafeteria woman. It didn't take long for the food to come.
With their food in front of them, the G-Revolutions tucked in but not before thanking James and three men in charge of Heirloom, including Mr.Coupe.
After eating, the G-Revolutions prepared to leave and Mr. Bellick called Tyson back.
"Thanks for the tour, Mr. Bellick, it was really cool checking the place out." Said Tyson.
"You're most welcome, I very much hope you and your friends one day join Heirloom and have the pleasure of helping underprivileged children become championship bladers." Said Mr. Bellick.
Tyson shook hands with Mr. Bellick, "Take care, Mr. Bellick, we'll get back to you soon."
The G-Revolutions left and went home to Tyson's house where Hiro and grandpa welcomed them.
"How'd it go, Tyson." Asked Hiro.
"It was interesting seeing Heirloom and Mr. Bellick was very friendly but I don't trust him at all." Said Tyson. "He talked a lot about how his organisation helps underprivileged children learn to Beyblade."
Back at Heirloom...
Mr Bellick sat down with Mr. Coupe, Mr. Fulton, James Tayler, Gabriel and four other bladers two girls and two boys. They were sat at a long table in a meeting room.
"Well it was rather nice showing them round Heirloom, I hope they sign up." Said Mr. Coupe.
"Yes, I gave to admit I had a lot of fun." Mr. Fulton added.
"Good points there, Steve, Thomas." Answered Mr. Bellick. "They don't know that we're actually going to be taking bit beasts and the world will be ours."
"I can't wait to start helping your bladers do it, Mr. Bellick." James chirped.
"How can we take bit beasts without our blades being ready?" asked Gabriel.
Another blader with brown hair and watery blue eyes chipped in, "Yes, how, will we do it?" he asked.
"Patience, Dudley." Said Mr. Bellick. "We'll put it together in time."
"Perhaps we can use illegal beyblades as my ex-team did in the Championships?" said Mr. Coupe. "I'm sure our bladers will benefit here."
"I wouldn't advise it." Said Mr. Fulton. "We don't want to get found out again or jailed."
"That detective who got me last time is probably back." Mr. Coupe chipped in.
"That could be a problem." Added Mr. Fulton."
"That's a good point." Mr. Bellick said calmly. "We'll deal with that when the time comes."