Beyblade: Legends
Episode 11: The Regional Tournament: VS Ryouma!
“Well folks, the first round is over! And it couldn't have been done in a more skilled way!†The announcement thundered over the roar of applause that the boy named Ryouma was receiving. The stoic boy barely acknowledged the ovation and advanced towards the bench.
“We’ll be taking a five minute break before round two folks, so feel free to have a delicious, refreshing Coca-Cola! Coca-Cola: Open happiness!â€
On the other side of the gargantuan stadium stood another boy. This boy, in stark contrast to the pristine Ryouma, stood in a threadbare and stained tee shirt and sweatpants, both of which were embedded with dirt and other refuse. His dirt streaked face carried a stunned expression as he silently conversed with himself.
“W-what just happened?†he thought, “I had it in the palm of my hand; how could I lose it so easily?â€
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“Three, two, one! Gooo Shoot!†Applause from the bleachers echoed throughout the cavernous stadium as the two contestants drew out their winders, sending the two blades flying into the dish like bullets. The Beyblades took a moment to regain their balance, and after a period of silent deliberation, the boy named Ryouma simply extended one index finger.
The other competitor, Reiiji, watched in curiousity as Ryouma’s purple and grey streaked blade shifted towards the center of the dish. It appeared to be following Ryouma’s noiseless command, similar to a blade that Reiiji had seen once before. Reiiji couldn’t see the blade’s physical details, but he was sure he could make out a small engraving on the face bolt.
“A…bit beast…like Sayoko’s Storm Sagittario…†Reiiji whispered to himself. Of course, he was not in the least bit surprised that Ryouma had one; The wealthy young man was famed to be the best blader around, and as Reiiji had learned, all the best players had bit-beasts.
“Well let’s take a look inside the ring, folks. Looks like Ryouma’s blade has taken an extremely defensive stance here!†Reiiji examined the bowl again. He had faced several attack type blades before, but never a defense type, so he knew this would be a bigger challenge than before. Reiiji also knew that he was going into the battle blind, for he had never had a chance to actually study Ryouma’s blade up close. However, he seemed to be doing okay for the moment. As Ryouma’s Beyblade simply rotated in the middle, Reiiji’s was circling around slowly, like a cat stalking its prey.
The new plastic sharp tip that the Director had given him appeared to be giving his blade a bit more movement than before, but to that end, it also reduced his stamina. In this case, however, it didn’t seem to matter; nothing was happening!
“Well folks, this is only the beginning of the battle. I’m sure someone is going to do something…†Reiiji too was beginning to get bored by simply looking at the inactive blades. He turned his attention to Ryouma, who was gazing endlessly at his blade. Reiiji sighed and looked back down at the dish, where his blade was beginning to attack!
“Well folks, it seems that Reiiji is going to break the ice here in the Beydome!†Reiiji concentrated on his blade, perhaps the movement from the sharp tip was a little too much. Nevertheless, it was too late, his blade was rushing towards Ryouma’s and there was nothing he could do to stop it.
Clang! With that sickening sound, the two blades collided and reached a standstill. The sound of metal on metal echoed throughout the arena and several of the audience members covered their ears. Ryouma’s eyes widened and suddenly, he spoke.
“Eagle, shake him off!†With that command, his blade, apparently named Eagle, forcefully pushed on Reiiji’s metal contraption, sending it flying into the walls of the ring. The audience, mainly girls, began to squeal and shout Ryouma’s name in reverence.
“Folks, it’s not over yet! Take a look at this!†Reiiji’s blade circled around with the momentum it had received from the fall. It charged towards Eagle with extreme power. Once again, the metal screeched, but this time things were different. Eagle appeared to be losing ground; it was being pushed back!
“H-how? No one’s ever been able to do that before…†Ryouma said and then he sighed, “Oh well, I suppose desperate times call for desperate measures.†He rapidly extended his forearm and began what appeared to be a counter attack.
“Earth Eagle! Seismic Wings!†His deep voice reverberated around the stadium, and his fans skipped with joy. A large phantom, like the one Reiiji had seen once before, was rising up out of the engraving on Earth Eagle. Reiiji, no longer a stranger to this concept, simply stared as the phantom began forming the faint outline of a bird. When the beast had fully formed, it screeched a loud war cry and began flapping its wings.
Even Reiiji could feel the air quiver as the Eagle’s wings began shaking the bowl, causing both blades to wobble. The shockwave on the air and ground became so great that Reiiji’s blade was shaken out of the arena, leaving only the weighty Earth Eagle still standing.
Reiiji’s small metal blade slowly rolled towards him until it reached his ragged shoes. The entire audience was silent, but only for a moment. Within seconds, the audience exploded with commotion.
“Well folks, the first round is over! And it couldn't have been done in a more skilled way!â€
Next on Beyblade: Legends
Episode 12: The Regional Tournament: It's Not Over 'til it's Over!
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Sorry for the time it took to write it. Please post what you think. I will take any criticism!
Episode 11: The Regional Tournament: VS Ryouma!
“Well folks, the first round is over! And it couldn't have been done in a more skilled way!†The announcement thundered over the roar of applause that the boy named Ryouma was receiving. The stoic boy barely acknowledged the ovation and advanced towards the bench.
“We’ll be taking a five minute break before round two folks, so feel free to have a delicious, refreshing Coca-Cola! Coca-Cola: Open happiness!â€
On the other side of the gargantuan stadium stood another boy. This boy, in stark contrast to the pristine Ryouma, stood in a threadbare and stained tee shirt and sweatpants, both of which were embedded with dirt and other refuse. His dirt streaked face carried a stunned expression as he silently conversed with himself.
“W-what just happened?†he thought, “I had it in the palm of my hand; how could I lose it so easily?â€
___
“Three, two, one! Gooo Shoot!†Applause from the bleachers echoed throughout the cavernous stadium as the two contestants drew out their winders, sending the two blades flying into the dish like bullets. The Beyblades took a moment to regain their balance, and after a period of silent deliberation, the boy named Ryouma simply extended one index finger.
The other competitor, Reiiji, watched in curiousity as Ryouma’s purple and grey streaked blade shifted towards the center of the dish. It appeared to be following Ryouma’s noiseless command, similar to a blade that Reiiji had seen once before. Reiiji couldn’t see the blade’s physical details, but he was sure he could make out a small engraving on the face bolt.
“A…bit beast…like Sayoko’s Storm Sagittario…†Reiiji whispered to himself. Of course, he was not in the least bit surprised that Ryouma had one; The wealthy young man was famed to be the best blader around, and as Reiiji had learned, all the best players had bit-beasts.
“Well let’s take a look inside the ring, folks. Looks like Ryouma’s blade has taken an extremely defensive stance here!†Reiiji examined the bowl again. He had faced several attack type blades before, but never a defense type, so he knew this would be a bigger challenge than before. Reiiji also knew that he was going into the battle blind, for he had never had a chance to actually study Ryouma’s blade up close. However, he seemed to be doing okay for the moment. As Ryouma’s Beyblade simply rotated in the middle, Reiiji’s was circling around slowly, like a cat stalking its prey.
The new plastic sharp tip that the Director had given him appeared to be giving his blade a bit more movement than before, but to that end, it also reduced his stamina. In this case, however, it didn’t seem to matter; nothing was happening!
“Well folks, this is only the beginning of the battle. I’m sure someone is going to do something…†Reiiji too was beginning to get bored by simply looking at the inactive blades. He turned his attention to Ryouma, who was gazing endlessly at his blade. Reiiji sighed and looked back down at the dish, where his blade was beginning to attack!
“Well folks, it seems that Reiiji is going to break the ice here in the Beydome!†Reiiji concentrated on his blade, perhaps the movement from the sharp tip was a little too much. Nevertheless, it was too late, his blade was rushing towards Ryouma’s and there was nothing he could do to stop it.
Clang! With that sickening sound, the two blades collided and reached a standstill. The sound of metal on metal echoed throughout the arena and several of the audience members covered their ears. Ryouma’s eyes widened and suddenly, he spoke.
“Eagle, shake him off!†With that command, his blade, apparently named Eagle, forcefully pushed on Reiiji’s metal contraption, sending it flying into the walls of the ring. The audience, mainly girls, began to squeal and shout Ryouma’s name in reverence.
“Folks, it’s not over yet! Take a look at this!†Reiiji’s blade circled around with the momentum it had received from the fall. It charged towards Eagle with extreme power. Once again, the metal screeched, but this time things were different. Eagle appeared to be losing ground; it was being pushed back!
“H-how? No one’s ever been able to do that before…†Ryouma said and then he sighed, “Oh well, I suppose desperate times call for desperate measures.†He rapidly extended his forearm and began what appeared to be a counter attack.
“Earth Eagle! Seismic Wings!†His deep voice reverberated around the stadium, and his fans skipped with joy. A large phantom, like the one Reiiji had seen once before, was rising up out of the engraving on Earth Eagle. Reiiji, no longer a stranger to this concept, simply stared as the phantom began forming the faint outline of a bird. When the beast had fully formed, it screeched a loud war cry and began flapping its wings.
Even Reiiji could feel the air quiver as the Eagle’s wings began shaking the bowl, causing both blades to wobble. The shockwave on the air and ground became so great that Reiiji’s blade was shaken out of the arena, leaving only the weighty Earth Eagle still standing.
Reiiji’s small metal blade slowly rolled towards him until it reached his ragged shoes. The entire audience was silent, but only for a moment. Within seconds, the audience exploded with commotion.
“Well folks, the first round is over! And it couldn't have been done in a more skilled way!â€
Next on Beyblade: Legends
Episode 12: The Regional Tournament: It's Not Over 'til it's Over!
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Sorry for the time it took to write it. Please post what you think. I will take any criticism!