No one's POV:

Daigo has finally realized that he has complex feelings for Aya. So he decided to confess to her at some point. However, after doubting himself and feeling insecure during his battle against Yugo. He unwillingly cheated by using an illegal move to win, while nobody noticed that. Because of the feeling of regret and guilt, he doesn't know if he can face anyone... Especially Aya who hates cheaters...anyhow, Valt's battle against Honcho was coming soon along with Wakiya's against Hoji.

Hoji's POV:

Dream Sequence:

I was battling Wakiya in the Regional Tournament.Wyvron was at the center, but Horusood managed to burst him thanks to his special move Horusood Field.

Hoji: Yes! I did it!

Wakiya headed towards me and reached his hand out for me to shake it. He smiled at me genuinely and said:

Wakiya: You deserve this victory pal. Well done.

Hoji: Thanks a lot my friend

And so, I shook his hand......

Back to reality :

I woke up after the dream I had. It was really surprising to see me winning against Wakiya, but the dream somehow gave me hope as my gaze fell on my companion Horusood.

Hoji: (That dream...I'll make it come true...)

After I prepared myself to leave, dad bid my siblings and I goodbye, but before leaving, he headed towards me and asked:

-"Hey son, aren't you heading to Wakiya's house to train like usual?"

Hoji: No dad, he's my next opponent, I have to train alone....

-" I see...well I'll be off now. Good luck son."

And then he left....

Wakiya's POV:

I was outside, ready to head for training. Until I spotted Mr Konda getting out of his car. He also noticed me and greeted me :

-" Good morning Mr Murasaki, how are you?"

Wakiya: I'm fine...Say, Hoji's not coming right?

-" Unfortunately yes, he said he's gonna train alone."

Wakiya: Oh well, he can try all he wants, but he'll never defeat me, heheh......

And so, I headed to my cabin....

Rantaro's POV:

I was practising at the Bey Park until I saw Hoji, he greeted me kindly and I did the same. And after a while of awkward silence, I asked him.

Rantaro: Soooo, how's your training going?

Hoji: Not that good actually... What about you?

Rantaro: Well, I started training alone more often recently....

Hoji: Why so?

Rantar: Valt's my next opponent you know. His Bey Valtryek has become stronger than ever...And to be honest, I'm kinda afraid...

Hoji: I see. His power must be growing gradually. And what about the girl Aya?

Rantaro: Oh, well...She also has some sort of hidden potential within her, which really surprised us...

Hoji: Yeah...I heard about the rematch between her and Wakiya, she must be very tough....

Rantaro: Heh, you didn't see her when she gets angry.... Anyways, I am planning on making a new technique for the next match. How does that sound?

Hoji: I don't know, it takes a while to make a new move...

Rantaro : ...Oh well, I guess I'll just use the same one, hehe! Oh, by the way, aren't you supposed to be training with Wakiya?

Hoji: Wakiya's my next opponent as well, so training with him won't be easy...

Rantaro: Wow, we both have the same problem!

Wakiya's POV:

I was training with Shindo and Sasaki, until I noticed that they looked tired already...Gosh, such weaklings...

Wakiya: Don't tell me you're fatigued already, we just started...

Sasaki: *pant* We're sorry Wakiya, but the training sessions are really tough...

Shindo: Yeah,*pant* We can't handle them like Hoji...

Wakiya: Hmph, at least, try to be like him for one.... Anyways, it's time for a Bey battle!

Shindo: Right now?

Sasaki: Say Wakiya, why are you training this much? We all know that Hoji doesn't stand a chance against you.

Wakiya: Pffft, you really are naive. You don't know anything about Hyper Horusood. It's a powerful Stamina Bey that has a low angled cone tip, thanks to the four claws he has on its tip, he'll gain an advantage over Wyvron, therefore bursting it...Understood?

Sasaki: Huh, I can see that now...

Shindo: Don't worry Wakiya! We'll help you to get ready!

Wakiya: Good......Now Sasaki, battle me first...

Sasaki: Um, ok...

Rantaro's POV:

I was sitting next to Hoji, it was almost evening. Suddenly, he said:

Hoji: You know, Wakiya said once that he doesn't want to face me in a real match because I'm weaker than him...

Rantaro: How can you let him say stuff like that to you?! I swear if Aya were in your place, she would have stapled a smack across his face!

Hoji: I always think that he's right, so I stay quiet about it....

Rantaro: I know this is none of my business, but your friendship's really weird... He sounds like your boss at work.

Hoji: Well, I met Wakiya since my dad works at his father's company. Mr Murasaki asked my dad if he had a kid around his son's age that can keep him company, since he was alone most of the time. And obviously, dad agreed and let me meet him. Shortly, we started getting along well, he even taught me how to beyblade. He often says that I'm like his brother, and the first real friend he's ever had...

Rantaro: Huh, that's interesting...

Hoji: He might be mean and arrogant, but once somebody gets used to him...He'll develope a soft side towards them....

Rantaro: I see, well I'll be leaving...Sorry for interrupting your training....

But as I got up and started walking away, Hoji stopped me and said:

Hoji: Wait, Honcho.

Rantaro: What is it?

Hoji: I want you to train with me.

Rantaro: Huh? But why?

Hoji: Both of us are gonna face our best friends tomorrow, and if we defeated them,we'll face each other as well...You're up for it?

Rantaro: Heh, heck yeah I am! Let's start!

Hoji's POV:

Dream Sequence :

I saw Horusood battling Wyvron, but suddenly, he burst in front of my eyes...

Back to reality :

I woke up panicked slightly. I can't let this nightmare come true. I have to win...

Zac's POV

I was walking towards the WBBA establishment, I didn't want to be late for the tournament after all. And since I was really famous, I knew that walking around exposed would be a bad idea, as much as I love attention, I am not the kind of person to show off a lot, I don't like being arrogant after all. For me, modesty is a quality that every blader and pop star like me should have. So I decided to go to the tournament with a perfect disguise (which were my sunglasses and a mask by the way) so I can get there undetected. So far it was great, hehe, nobody spotted me at all. My camouflage skills are really on point. Suddenly, somebody bumped into me, I turned around and saw that it was the Twinkle-Toes Valt Aoi, along with two small kids whom I assumed were related to him since they follow him most of the time. I also spotted a tall boy with tanned skin, short frizzy black hair, dark brown eyes and some pimples on his face. He wore a pair of black and translucent glasses, a dark blue hoodie, black sweatpants and grey sneakers. Despite the calm image he had, he looked like a tough one. There was also a young boy who was as short as the two kids with Valt. He had fair skin, dark brown eyes and brown curly hair. He wore a green hoodie, blue jeans and red sneakers. I also noticed that there was a very familiar looking girl with them who headed towards us...My my it was Aya-chan! And it seems that the two boys are related to her.

Toko & Nika: Are you two OK!!?

Valt: OMG! I'M SO SORRY FOR BUMPING INTO YOU ! I WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION TO WHERE I WAS GOING!

Zac The Sunrise (Disguised): Haha! Don't worry! I'm alright! What about you?

Valt: O-oh, yeah I am!

Aya: Hey Valt! Is everything OK?

Ayoub: Who's this guy over here?

Elyes: Yeah, I've never seen him before

Zac The Sunrise (Disguised): My identity is not important! What matters is that everyone's OK now. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm heading off...

Aya: (Wait a sec...Is that Zac The Sunrise? Just why is he wearing a weird disguise?)

As I started leaving, I was giggling to myself, they didn't know who I am! Man, camouflage is sooo much fun! However, I heard footsteps behind me, it was Twinkle-Toes following me

Valt: Hey, you look familiar. Have we met before?

Zac The Sunrise (Disguised): Hmm, maybe, maybe not...

Aya: Hey isn't that Zac?

Toko: Yep, his disguise is awful.

Nika: Yet Valt can't see through it, hehe..

Aya's POV:

My two brothers took their seats in the back row, while I, along with the Aoi siblings headed towards Ken and Honcho whom were waiting for us.

Rantaro: Heh, about time you showed up!

Ken (Besu): Yeah, we're excited to see the match!

Valt: Well, I'm ready to win!

Rantaro: No! I'll win this!!

Valt: I don't think so!

Rantaro: Roktavor is gonna burst Valtryek to bits!!

Valt: In your dreams! Valtryek is gonna destroy Roktavor with ease!

Rantaro: I heard that you didn't train yesterday! So I don't think you'd stand a chance!

Valt: W-What?!

Rantaro: Hahahahaha!!!

Aya: Look I'm sorry compadre but your arguments are making me insane...

Suddenly, we heard footsteps behind us, we turned around and saw none other than Shu.

Aya: Aye Shu mah homie wassup!

Shu: Hey there, it seems like the battle between you both is gonna start soon.... I hope you're ready.

Valt: Of course! Valtryek and I are ready!

Suddenly, Shu eyed Valtryek, which made Valt confused.

Valt: Um...Shu?

Shu: Can I see Valtryek for a second?

Valt: Oh, sure.

The albino started examining the tip for some reason, then he gave Valtryek back to the bluenette who asked with a hint of worry:

Valt: What is it? Is there something wrong?!

Shu: No...Look at the tip, the materials in it started melting due to its constant grinding with the stadium's ground. Which helps Valtryek increase his speed and power. I guess that's the source of his hidden power.

Valt: Hehe! Valtryek, you're seriously are the best!

Rantaro: Now I'm more excited to battle you!

Ken (Besu): It's gonna be epic!

Then, we noticed Daigo who was walking with his head hung low and his hands shoved in his Varsity jacket's pockets. Valt walked towards him with a big grin on his face and called out for him.

Valt: Hey Daigo!! We've finally found out Valtryek's hidden power source!! Wanna see?!

Daigo:.........Maybe later.........

And then, he walked away, without saying another word, or even looking at us...That's when I felt that something is bugging him, and I can tell that Shu was thinking the same thing. It made me feel worried for a second...I don't know why but I really hope Daigo's gonna be OK.

Daigo's POV:

I wanted to stay from everyone as far away as I can... My breathing was quickening by the second, my heart was thumping out of my chest and beads of sweat started forming in my forehead, even though it was covered with my bandana. I really wasn't feeling ok, I felt like something ...or someone was scolding me for being a coward, for trying to run away...from the consequences.... Was it my conscience? I'm really lost right now, I felt the world spinning around me...I closed my eyes for a second, then I quitely walked away to the changing room......

Valt's POV:

I was in the changing room, getting ready for the match, I noticed that Daigo was there before, but he didn't seem to be OK. I wanted to ask him if everything's alright but I didn't want to pressure him to tell me. Suddenly, I saw Wakiya walking towards me with a smirk on his face.

Wakiya: Hey, Valt.

Valt: Hey, Wakiya! Is there something you wanted to tell me?

Wakiya: I just wish you good luck.

Valt: Really?! Thanks!

Wakiya: I hope you make it to the finals, along with that girl Aya.

VRantaro's POV:

Hoji: Hey honcho, good luck.

Rantaro: Thanks man! You too!

Orochi: ( I'm really intrigued now...will this match be like last time...Or is it gonna be different?)

This is it...The battle is about to start. Right now , I won't mess this up like that time during the District Tournament.

Hanami: Hello ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! And again, I welcome you to another day of the tournament! Today we have Valt Aoi! The boy who surprised us during the District Tournament with his Beyblade Victory Valtryek, against Rantaro Kyama with Raging Roktavor!!

As I got out of the blue corner on the right side, Valt got out of the red onfe on the left side and we faced each other.

Valt: Hey Honcho! May the best win!

Rantaro: Well, I won't go easy on you! So prepare yourself to see the results of my training!

Valt: You know what Honcho? I'm really thrilled to start this!

Rantaro: Hah! I'm more thrilled than you!

Valt: Your excitement can't beat mine!!!

Rantaro: Yes it can!!!

However, we remembered that people were watching us so we decided to stop arguing like that. We positioned ourselves and started counting :

-"3!!!...2!!!...1!!!...LET IT RIP!!!"

Valtryek seemed to be losing control. He didn't manage to stabilize his fast moves, while Roktavor has reached the center. Great, time to use this for my own advantage!

Rantaro: Hah! It's over!

Valt: *groan* Com'on Valeryek don't give up!

Suddenly, when Valtryek hit the stadium's edge, his moves became stable, he managed to finally clash with Roktavor, which didn't effect him at first, but slowly, they did made him wobble until he stopped.

-"A Ring Out Finish for Valtryek! Valt wins the First round!"

Valt: Yeah! I did it!

Rantaro: *groan* darn it!

Orochi :( Wow, that was unexpected, yet cool...)

I was really mad now, but I had to keep my cool, otherwise, I'll lose. We positioned ourselves again, but as we launched, I noticed that Valtryek was too fast, too the point it got flung in the air when Roktavor dodged his swiftly.

-" A Survival Finish for Roktavor! Rantaro wins the second round!"

Valt: AHHHH!!!

Rantaro: Huh...I got lucky...

Xander: Heh, unexpected things can happen.

Orochi: He embarrassed himself

Anyhow, it was time for the third round...

-" 3!!!...2!!!...1!!!...LET IT RIP!!!"

Roktavor reached the center again, while Valtryek kept attacking him while hitting the stadium's edge with each clash made.

Valt: *Groan* VALTRYEK! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Rantaro: HAH! I DON'T THINK SO! ONCE ROKTAVOR REACHES THE CENTER, HE TAKES FULL CONTROL OF IT!!!!

And so, I gritted my teeth really hard until I shattered my lollipop, then I yelled at the top of my lungs :

Rantaro: NOW! ROKTAVOR ZONE!

Valt: *Groan* TIME FOR MY NEW MOVE!!! ULTRA FLASH LAUNCH!!!

Rantaro: (Ultra Flash Launch?! Since when did he make this move?!)

But it was too late...Roktavor got summoned and planned to stop Valtryek but......

*CRASH!!*
He burst...I lost...

-"A Burst Finish for Valtryek! Valt wins the match!!"

Valt: Yeah!! I did it!!

I was devastated when I heard that......I couldn't take it anymore, so I let the tears streaming down my face and yelled :

Rantaro: NOOOO!!!! I LOST EVEN AFTER ALL MY OF EFFORTS!!!!!!

Valt: H-Honcho...please don't be harsh on yourself, you did your best.

I quickly wiped my tears away but I gave Valt a serious expression and said :

Rantaro: Congratulations Valt!!! You did it!!! But I swear if you lose against someone else, I won't forgive you!

Valt: Hehe, don't worry bud! I won't!

And so, we shook our hands...

Zac The Sunrise: That was awesome! I love how strong their friendship is!

Hoji's POV:

I was glad that Rantaro and Valt got along after the match... The other battle went by, first it was Orochi, then Ken, and so on ......Until it was my turn to face Wakiya. I was kinda nervous, but I took a deep breath as I stepped out of the blue corner.

Hanami: Now now! It's time for the next match! This time, it will be Wakiya Murasaki, wielder of Wild Wyvron against Hoji konda with his Bey Hyper Horusood!!!"

As we both faced each other, we took our positions...I was actually thinking of plan.

Hoji :( Hmm......If I attack him before he reaches the center...I might have a chance to win...)

Wakiya: ( I wonder what's his plan?)

-"3!!!...2!!!...1!!!...LET IT RIP!!"

As we launched, Horusood was about to hit Wyvron before he reached the center...Wakiya made a very surprised look, but suddenly it changed to a very mischievous grin...And before I knew what was happening...

*CCRASH!!!*

-" A Burst Finish for Wild Wyvron! Wakiya wins the match!"

Sasaki: Omg...

Shindo: Woah!

Aya: D-Dang! It's over already?!

Xander: Heheh, that was pretty fast!

Shu: Indeed it was...Hoji could have won, if he had timed it correctly....

I held Horusood's pieces and looked at them for a second, then I glanced at Wakiya and said:

Hoji: Congratulations, you're really are better than me...

Wakiya: I know right? You didn't stand a chance.

I averted my eyes away, but he got my attention when he added:

Wakiya: Hey listen. If Horusood managed to get closer to Wyvron, he would have burst him for sure...

Hoji: R-Really?

Wakiya: Of course. But I won in the end...

Suddenly, he patted my shoulder and said:

Wakiya: Com'on, why the long face buddy?

Hoji: Can I go back to training with you?

Wakiya: You don't need to ask twice ...Trust me it's really boring without you, even the maids and butlers' company isn't enough...

Hoji: Well, I'm glad we settled this...

Zac: Yeeeeeeee!!This was fantastic! Seriously, Bey battles between BFFs are so exciting and fun!!! I can't wait for more!