(A/n: You don't know how much I've been waiting to write this chapter)

No one's POV:

Aya and the Aoi twins spent their time together with Zac The Sunrise, who camouflaged himself (awfully) to his other persona the Masked Blader. Zac ( despite being a little bit too childish) impressed the three with his powerful Stamina Bey Zillion Zeutron that defeated Hoji's Hyper Horusood, Wakiya's Wild Wyvron and Valt's Victory Valtryek. Meanwhile, Daigo, whom Shu found alone in the park, decided after a bit of talking with the albino boy, to finally make things right and to fix his mistake...no matter the cost...

Aya's POV:

I was at the school's rooftop with Ken, Valt and Honcho. Strangely, Daigo didn't show up, which got me nervous for a moment. I really couldn't stop thinking about the emo raven-haired boy recently. I don't know why but I felt happy everytime I talk with him or battle him...But I noticed his strange behavior after his match against Yugo: He barely said a word or two and seemed to distance himself, which made me feel worry towards him...Anyhow, Honcho announced with a sad look on his face :

Rantaro: Hey guys...

Ken (Keru): Yeah, what is it?

Rantaro: Bad news...

Valt: What? What do you mean? What's wrong?

Rantaro: *sigh* It's Daigo......He's quitting from the tournament, the BeyClub, and Beyblading in general.........

Aya: HE WHAT MATE?!!?!

The news have shocked me, paralyzed me completely, I didn't understand a thing...What the heck?!!? Why would Daigo quit Beyblade?!?!! He was so fond of it after all, perhaps even more than Valt!!! No way!!! This has got to be a joke!!!! Right?!!

Valt: Hehe, that's a really bad joke Honcho! Come on, let's start training until he comes!

Rantaro: I'm serious though...

Ken (Besu): Oh crapbaskets!!! He's leaving!?!! Why?!

Aya: OHHHH HECK NAW!!! HE BETTER EXPLAIN HIMSELF!!!!

I ran downstairs along with everyone, looking for Daigo inside the building.

Aya: DAIGO!!! WHERE ARE YOU AT?!??

-" Oh you're looking for Daigo?... he actually left the school early, he said he wasn't feeling good..."

-"Yeah, he looked pretty green to be honest... he must've had a very rough day."

Right now, I was panicking!!! Oh man!!! Just what's the matter with him?!! I really prayed for Allah that something bad didn't happen to him, otherwise, I'll completely lose it.

Ken (Besu): Aw man!!! Finding him is like looking for a pin inside a haystack!!!

Aya: WE GOTTA FIND HIM!!! WHAT IF SOMETHING HORRIBLE HAPPENED TO HIM?!!! OH GOD I HOPE HE'S OK!!!

Rantaro: Wow, I didn't know you care that much about Daigo's well being...That's kinda nice.

Aya: W-Well I.........Um......Gah now's not the time Honcho!!! Let's just go and find Daigo!!!

Shu: Wait...

Aya: Shu? Why are you here?

Shu: Follow me ...

We followed Shu back to the rooftop, he sighed and said:

Shu: Listen, what you're about to hear might stun you...but trust me, it's the truth....

Shu's POV:

Flashback :

I was sitting next to Daigo as he started telling me everything, about how he cheated during his battle against Yugo, and throughout the story, he couldn't stop crying and his voice kept on getting raspy as guilt destroyed him completely...

Shu: Why did you do it? If you don't mind asking......

Daigo: *sob* I...I was vulnerable back there...when I got nervous during the battle......*sob* I...I heard a voice inside my head......telling me that I should cheat......I didn't want to *sob* but that voice was trying to lure me into commiting it, and if necessary to force me *sob* I've never felt so scared, so helpless like that in my entire life...I've felt like......*sob* I'm not in control anymore.....that voice...didn't stop telling me that if I don't win...*sob* My friends will be disappointed in me and will abandon me...I was scared, I didn't want to be alone again......My insecurities got the better of me *sob* I wasn't in control, I hated it! And then...I did it......*sob* But I swear, it wasn't my intention to cheat, especially in one of my favorite things, I wish I could go back in time...and stop my past self from committing that terrible sin... *sob*.....

He kept crying his heart out while taking shaky breaths. So I patted his shoulder to help him calm down, I never saw this side of Daigo before, but I guess some things are not what they seem...Few seconds later, he managed to calm down after his breakdown. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, then wiped his tears that were staining his cheeks with his jacket's sleeve. He looked at me and added:

Daigo: Thanks for listening Shu...I appreciate it......

Shu: No problem, but say...what will you do now?

Daigo: The right thing of course... I'm gonna disqualify myself from the tournament......Then I'll apologize to Yugo....I have to face the consequences of my action...

I nodded while smiling faintly, I was really happy that Daigo was being responsible and ready to redeem himself....

Aya's POV:

Shu: Daigo felt really guilty. He wants to atone for his sin, no matter what....

Valt: No way! Daigo...he'd never stoop this low!...

I didn't say anything, but I broke down and screamed :

Aya: DAIGO YOU IDIOT HOW COULD YOU HIDE SOMETHING LIKE THIS FROM US!!???!! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME??!?! I COULD HAVE HELPED YOU!!! *sniff* Why......Just why? ......

Rantaro: Dang, drama at its finest.....

Daigo's POV:

At the Shakadera Dojo:

I went to the dojo after telling the WBBA office that I'm gonna quit because of the foul, which meant that Yugo is gonna be in the tournament instead. I didn't mind though, it was the right thing to do. I met the Sword Flames there and told them the truth....

Yugo: WHAT?! *groan* HOW DARE YOU?! BEYBLADE IS A GAME FOR HONEST AND INTEGROUS PEOPLE!!! I'LL TEACH YOU A LESSON YOU FILTHY CHEATER!!!! YOU DON'T DESERVE TO BE A BLADER!!!

He was about to attack me, but I didn't care, it's what I deserved after all. Yet, Ukyo grabbed the latter's shoulder and said:

Ukyo: Yugo, calm down please. Violence is not the solution for this situation.

Daigo: No, he has the right to be angry. I have dishonored myself, and Beyblading as well. I already told the WBBA office about it. I'm gonna be disqualified, while Yugo will continue....

Ukyo: I must say, you are one of a kind...anyone else in your place would have stayed quiet about it .... So why didn't you?

Daigo: I only did what I thought was right...I'm gonna quit Beyblading as well, Yugo's right, a sport like it does not accept dishonorable cheaters...like me...

Ukyo: Are you sure though?

Yugo: It doesn't matter!!!! Get out of here!!!!! This dojo is not a place for people like you!!!!

I didn't say anything, I just bowed and left.....I started thinking about my friends then...What would they say after they find out? Whatever it was, I'm sure they'll be upset, especially Aya...I don't think I'll have a chance with her after this.....She hates cheaters after all, and that bugged me even more.

Daigo: I'm sorry everyone...... Especially you Aya......

Aya's POV:

I was back at home, my brothers were busy with their homework, and my mom was in kitchen.... Still upset, I quickly went to my room, and layed on the bed, still thinking about Daigo...I can't believe he did such a thing!!! But I remembered everything Shu said......I felt like I shouldn't blame him......but myself ......

Aya: I should have noticed that he's going through such a rough time....He was so anxious and lost after all during that battle.....He didn't want to disappoint us...Yet I'm the one who asked him for too much......I should have told him that it's fine if he loses......I'm so sorry Daigo .........I'm so sorry for being a horrible friend and for not being there when you needed us, when you needed me......

Sadness was completely controlling me. After all, I know how Daigo felt, his insecurities and inner struggles were just like mine......I wish I could have hugged him and told him that everything's alright.... I cried a little, but I didn't want mom to hear so I took deep breaths to calm down......I noticed suddenly that my cheeks were heating up, it only happened when I think about Daigo, everything about him was...Amazing: His calm, cool demandor, his edgy attitude, his piercing yet beautiful mysterious black eyes, his spiky raven-coloured hair along with his bandana, the way he cared about his brother Ryota was so adorable. His smile, even though it was rare, it was ...so cute....Most people might find Shu attractive and amazing, but for me......Daigo was perfect......I was fantasizing about the small edgelord, until I realized that......I love him, but since I didn't want anybody to notice, I tried to hide it by pretending that I'm fine around him, it was kinda hard at first since I couldn't stop feeling butterflies in my stomach, but later I managed. Yet, I wanted to confess my feelings to him, he was my first crush ever after all, and just not being around him, makes me feel so lonely...I was nervous about the confession, since we are completely the opposite, he was calm, while I'm live wire. Not to mention the whole cheating thing, but I know he didn't mean it...Yet I noticed that he didn't want to look at me in the eye, and I saw a look of fear in his eyes. I was able to read people's eyes after all. Was he perhaps....afraid of me hating him if I ever found out what he did since I hated cheaters?

Aya: Daigo...If you think I hate you for that, you're wrong......Please, don't be harsh on yourself......and don't leave us......Especially me......

I glanced at my phone quickly, so I grabbed it to text Shu, and see if he can do me a favor.

Daigo's POV:

The next day,at the hospital :

I wanted to tell Ryota the truth, and apologize to him for not being the good big brother he wanted me to be, he deserved to know after all. However, when I entered his room, I found Shu with him along with Ken, I was slightly surprised at first, but I tried to stay calm.

Ryota: Heya big bro!!!

Daigo: Hey......Um, why are you two here?

Ken (Besu): Isn't that obvious? We came to see how Ryota's doing!

Ryota: Hehe, oh by the way, I'm sorry to hear that you lost to Yugo.

Daigo: Wait , what?

Ryota: He seems like a strong opponent, don't worry bro! There's always next year!

Daigo: Um...Thanks..

So that's why they're here, they wanted to cover up the incident for my brother... I didn't know if I should be grateful or upset ... Anyhow, I noticed Ryota holding Shu's Bey Legend Spryzen.... And then he said:

Ryota: Hey Daigo,Ken , why didn't you tell me that Shu Kurenai was your friend?! You guys are so lucky! Wow, Spryzen looks sooo cool!

Shu: Well, I'm glad you like it.....

Ryota: Hehe! This is the best day ever!

Shu: By the way Daigo...Aya texted me and asked me if I can tell you to come to her match today against Orochi......

Daigo: O-Oh...I'll think about it.....
I was confused for a moment, why would Aya want me to watch her match, even after what I did?...Just what was she planning?

Aya's POV:

Few hours later:

I was at the changing room, to get ready for my match against "the boy with the perfect ears" Orochi Ginba....Wakiya was there too, and he was screaming about defeating Zac and making him the humiliation of this century. But I didn't care, I only wanted Daigo to be here...

Aya: (Please Daigo...Don't miss the match)

Hanami: Welcome again everyone for a new day full of Bey battles! This match is gonna be so thrilling!! Because we have the new yet impressive female blader in the red corner Aya El Ayeb with her Balance Bey Dawn Phoenix against the blader with the perfect pitch in the blue corner Orochi Ginba with his Attack Bey Omni Odax!!!"

I got out, still upset, I wasn't focusing on anything at all...I looked at the people around whom were cheering for me...But it wasn't enough...Not without him......

Daigo's POV:

I was in front of the park's Bey stadium, I looked at Doomscizor for a few moments, then I placed him on the ground and said:

Daigo: Goodbye buddy......You deserve somebody better than me to take care of you......

Then I turned around and slowly walked away......

Aya's POV:

We positioned ourselves for the fight, I have to focus now...

Aya: (I must stay on guard, Orochi's not somebody you can mess with......)

Orochi: (A female blader, that's actually interesting...This is gonna be an amazing show I bet)

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

Unfortunately, I messed up my launch, therefore causing Dawn to spin badly, dang it!!!

Hanami: Oh no!!! It's a bad start for Aya and Phoenix, but a good one for Orochi and Odax!!

Shu: She's not focusing well on the match.

Ken (Keru): Oh crapbaskets!! This isn't good!!

Rantaro: Oh come on, this is not the time to get distracted!!!

Valt: AYA!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Daigo's POV:

As I was slowly walking away, I heard a voice that stopped me from moving:

-" Daigo! Wait!"

I turned around and saw...Ryota? This can't be, he's in the hospital. I blinked for a second to find a young boy with short brown hair and olive coloured eyes. He headed towards me while smiling. Surprisingly, he lended me Dark Doomscizor and said:

-" Here, that's your Bey, right? You almost forgot it...A blader should always take care of his Beyblade no matter what."

Suddenly memories were flowing back...The time I fought Valt during the District Tournament which became an almost endless but fun battle, the good times I used to have with Ryota when we had many Bey battles, and...... the first time I met and battled Aya......I finally realized......that you shouldn't stop doing something you love and care about....I took Doomscizor and thanked the kid:

-" Yeah, my bad...Thanks for giving him back..."

-" You're welcome, see you around..."

Then he left, but not before taking his pet, which surprisingly was the same cat I've met here a while back...it looked me as if it was smiling.........which made me realize what were its intentions despite being an animal.

Daigo: Heh, thanks......

However, I remembered something... it was Aya's match against Orochi! I didn't want to miss it, Aya wanted me to be there...And I wouldn't let her down, not again... So I started sprinting as fast as I can to the WBBA establishment.....

Aya's POV:

Dawn Phoenix was struggling while Omni Odax kept attacking with powerful synchronized moves. This was bad! This was so bad!!!

Aya: Phoenix!!! Hold on!!!

Orochi: Now Odax!!! Get her out of here!!!

Suddenly, Dawn got knocked out of the stadium, I was really shocked and panicked right now...

-" A Survival Finish for Omni Odax! Orochi wins with one point to nothing!"

Hanami: Ooooh this is a dire situation for Aya!!! Will she turn the table? Or will she lose against Orochi?!!

Orochi: Com'on mah sis! Is that all you got?

Wakiya: Ugh, seriously?! Why is she losing?!

I took Dawn in my hands, I really need to forget about the whole thing and start focusing, I can't lose yet.........

Daigo's POV:

I kept running with all my might, until I finally made it inside. I saw Aya and Orochi on the platform, then I noticed the screen, darn it! He was ahead of her with one point! With all I've got, I shouted :

Daigo: AYA WAIT!!!!

Aya's POV :

Aya: D-Daigo?!

I turned around upon hearing that familiar voice calling my name, and I saw none other than Daigo, standing here! I couldn't believe he actually came! I felt my heart skip a beat upon seeing him again, but I tried my best to control myself when he said:

Daigo: Aya!!! I swear if you give up, I'm not gonna forgive myself! Don't you dare lose!!

Aya: You too homie! I swear if you leave again, I'll come to your house and smack you clean across the face!!! Seriously, your end still hasn't come, not today, not anytime soon!! So don't leave us again OK?!

Daigo: Does that mean you guys will let me in the BeyClub again?!

Aya: Boi what u talking about?!! We didn't even kick you out in the first place homie!!!

He nodded, but then I noticed that his eyes got watery. Tears started streaming from them while he cried out at the top of his lungs:

Daigo: DO IIIIT!!! WINNN THIS!!!!

Suddenly, I felt a spark of glimmering hope in me...I grinned to myself, it was time to show everyone what female bladers can do!

Aya: Alright mah homies!!! Let's do this!!! Leeeeeeeet gooo man!!!

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

As I launched, I shouted:

Aya: DAWN PHOENIX!!! ASHES OF RESURRECTION!!!

Orochi: ODAX!! NOW!!

And as both Beys clashed, Dawn mercilessly flung Odax and burst him! I did it!!!

-" A Burst Finish for Dawn Phoenix!!! Aya wins the match with two points to one!"

Orochi: What the-

Hanami: What an astonishing victory for Aya! I guess we shouldn't mess with girl power!!! Right after this match, it will be Wakiya Murasaki against Yugo Nansui!!

Aya: Yes!!! Wooohooo!!!! I'm on fire baby!!! Don't mess with me or you'll get burned!!! So boy get that outta here!!!

Hoji: Wow, she's really a strong one.

Wakiya: Heh, good thing she won, 'cause I wanna challenge her...

Valt: YEAH!! WAY TO GO AYA!!!

I glanced at Daigo while making a thumbs-up while he smiled genuinely. I got down and ran to hug him, which surprised him but he hugged back...

Aya: Thank you...Thank you so much, for being by my side.

Daigo: You're welcome...

Rantaro: How beautiful... I think I'm gonna cry.

Then, we watched Wakiya's match against Yugo, he basically won by bursting Yugen with one hit....

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

Wakiya: Yes!!! You hear that Shu?!!! Get ready 'cause I'm coming for you!!!

I really didn't know what was his deal with Shu, but I kinda liked his enthusiasm... Anyhow, we all watched as the battles went by...

A while later:

As I was leaving the building, I saw Daigo outside.

Daigo: Hey, congratulations...

Aya: Thanks, hehe...

Daigo: S-So um...You wanna go in a walk with me?...

His face was a bit red as he averted his eyes, it was so adorable! I really like it when he gets flustered!

Aya: Of course silly! Why would I say no?!

Daigo: O-Oh good...Let's go...

We started walking until we got to the Bey Park, he stopped for a moment and said:

Daigo: You know...I always brought Ryota here so we can beyblade...it was really fun, he'd insist on a lot of matches though, but I couldn't say no to him...He always saw me as the best big brother after all...

Aya: Awww that's so cute!!! Your relationship with Ryota is really strong!

Daigo: Heh, you bet...

He paused for a moment again, letting silence fill the place, then he turned around with a frown on his face and said :

Daigo: Aya...I...I want to say something......

Aya: Sure...Tell me everything... I'm all ears......

Daigo: Well...First, I wanna apologize...for what I did...I know how much you hate cheaters, and I disappointed you when I did so.........It wasn't my intention to, but there was nothing I could do.........Again, I'm so sorry, you don't have to give me another chance though...I understand...

Aya: Don't say that please! Look, I know what you did was horrible...but I knew deep down that you didn't mean it, you were vulnerable back there and didn't know what to do, I understand how it feels......But trust me, I was so sad when you left us. I didn't want you to leave, the BeyClub is nothing without you Daigo, we need you with us...

Daigo: Y-You mean that?

Aya: Of course I do! Is there anything else you want to say? Please, tell me everything that's bugging you.

Daigo: Well, I wanted to tell you something...It don't know if it's good or bad since uh...it depends on your reaction but I...I...

He started blushing even more, he looked away for a second,then he gazed at me and added:

Daigo: I...I love you Aya!

Aya: W-Wait! Y-You what mate?!

Daigo: Y-Yeah here, I said it...but before you say something listen to me...I um...had these complex feelings for you a while back...I would blush when I think about you, my heart'd beat faster too, not to mention the butterflies in my stomach and the strange happiness I've felt lately...I'm not a person that feels like this usually so I panicked a bit. B-But, I realized that this feeling isn't harmful at all, in fact it was nice......It felt like seeing pure colours for the first time, hearing soft relaxing music and feeling warmth and joy for the first time......Without you, I didn't feel much, until you came and changed my perspective of the world. I don't care what people thought about you back then. For me, they were completely wrong when they befriended you blindly without seeing your qualities and flaws...Your dark brown eyes that are sparkling with determination and joy, your genuine smile and laugh that made me fall for you...along with your unique personality, even your name, everything about you is just perfect for me Aya....You might not feel the same way...but I just wanted to let you know how much I love you. And how much you mean to me...

I didn't say a thing...I grabbed the latter's shoulders immediately, making him flinch and blush even more...I gazed at him, then I closed my eyes and kissed his soft lips......I can tell he was surprised but he kissed back, it was such a nice, passionate, innocent kiss representing young love...A minute later, we both pulled away...I still couldn't believe I had the urge to kiss him but I didn't care...

Daigo: A-Aya?

Aya: Hehe, guess what my emo smol bean? I love you too~

Daigo: S-So that means...

Aya: Yep, I'm your girlfriend now, and trust me, I love you for what you are..So don't let anybody change your core...OK?

Daigo: I won't...I promise, thank you, my bright miracle...

Aya: You're welcome my little Grim Reaper....

Both of us enjoyed the other's loving embrace as we hugged, while the sun was already setting, I may not have been an expert in love and all that...and I may have thought it was plain stupid and unnecessary, but with Daigo on my side...I couldn't ask for a better gift from God......