*It was later that day and the Block B Battles for the 2nd Round were going to begin shortly, in the meantime, Gigi was alone in a training room as he practiced for his coming battle. Gigi had battled against Chiyoh before but he was just barely able to take the win back then*

Gigi: Royal Cassiel, it's defenses are really something else. It's not like before where her bey was purely an attack type but no, her new bey can do it all even for a Defense Type.. Griffin, we've got this in the bag either way, there's no way that defense can hold forever.

*Gigi continued to train and his beys avatar appeared behind him, it lifted its head and let out a screeching roar*

---Later---

*Chiyoh stood alone in a training room too and her battle with Gigi was about to start but she couldn't help but think about Bell, what was it that he wanted?*

Chiyoh: I defeated Bell numerous times with this newfound power of mine but still, he always seems to come crawling back to me? Why?

*Chiyoh just didn't get why Bell took such an interest in her, especially after she had defeated him easily prior to the Tournament*

Chiyoh: Bell.. what's your deal? What about me makes me want you to battle me more, i don't want to battle you again.. Even for a Demon King, you're so dull and boring and you aren't a worthy challenge for me anymore, same with Valt.

---Later---

*It was time for the battle between Chiyoh Rei and her Royal Cassiel and Gigi Ishikawa and his Arrow Griffin to finally begin! The bladers made it to the arena and they stepped up to the stadium*

Gigi: Chiyoh Rei, it's been some time since we last battled and i must say, you look incredible now that you've actually taken things seriously.

*Chiyoh wasn't impressed with Gigi's flattering remarks but she didn't feel THAT cold to embarrass him in front of everyone*

Chiyoh: I'm flattered but that's not going to save you from my wrath today.

Gigi: I just gave you a compliment, you should really be thanking me. Without a loss against me, would you have really create Cassiel?

Chiyoh: I have Cassiel because of what Bell did to me, and i didn't create Cassiel. Cassiel created me, Cassiel made me the Queen Of Light..!

*Chiyoh's aura of purple and blue began to glow intensely and it swirled around her like a vortex*

Chiyoh: I am Cassiel..!

*Gigi took a step back as the power being displayed by Chiyoh was so intense and unsettling, Gigi just smirked as he held up his bey*

Gigi: You can gloat about your Queen Of Light title all you want but anything you do is meaningless in the face of Arrow Griffin's power! My prediction for this battle is that Cassiel will be burst for the first time!

*Chiyoh smiled and let out a small laugh at Gigi's prediction, she had never heard something so ridiculous in her entire life*

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*Valt, Shu, Bell and Ranzo were watching from the stands and Bell was watching Chiyoh closely, he could now tell something was just not right*

Bell: Somethings not right, there's something else going on with Chiyoh..!

Ranzo: Really? What is it?

Bell: I'm not sure, it feels so clear but.. i can't put a finger on it.

Valt: Chances are, we're going to see something happen in this battle that shouldn't happen..

Shu: Yeah..

*Bell looked at the others and looked back at Chiyoh with concern, he had no idea what was going on but he had to get to the bottom of it quick and stop Chiyoh from ruining herself even more*

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Referee: 1st Battle!!

*The bladers took their positions and the battle began*

Referee: Ready Set!!!

3 2 1 GO SHOOT!!!

*The beys were off and Royal Cassiel took the center right off the bat as it shields were extended and Arrow Griffin was racing around the stadium at full speed*

Gigi: Now show it no mercy! Griffin!!

*Griffin came in and launched a volley of strikes on Cassiel but it wasn't affecting it in the slightest, in fact, Cassiel wasn't even budging!!*

Gigi: Don't give up now! Full speed!!

*Griffin landed another fierce strike on Cassiel but still nothing! Chiyoh smirked as her eyes began to glow softly*

Chiyoh: That's not all you got is it?

Gigi: Not even close! Griffin can do way more than this!!

*Griffin continued its attack but the shields that had come out of the Royal Blade on Cassiel were holding strong and were continuing to repel the coming attacks*

Gigi: Tear them apart with your fangs! Storm Of Arrows!!

*Griffin lands another fierce attack but Cassiel blocked that one too, Cassiel wasn't losing speed as Chiyoh just grinned softly but yet, sinisterly*

Chiyoh: You're so weak.. You're so weak that you can't even put a scratch in Cassiel.. Even Xhaka could do more than this!

Gigi: I'll end you right here and now with the next strike! Griffin!!!

*Griffin came back around and was coming straight for Cassiel with a vengeance!*

Gigi: Now let loose!!

*Griffin finally unleashed an attack that knocked Cassiel back but the battle wasn't over yet*

Chiyoh: Is that all you got?!

Gigi: I just sent you flying! How are you so calm right now?!

*Chiyoh just grinned as her aura began to glow like a raging fire*

Chiyoh: Because i am your doom! Cassiel!!

Chiyoh: You will now be destroyed..!

*Cassiel regained its composure on the edge of the stadium slope and tilted on its Metal Bearing Drift driver and it began to speed up and it chased after Arrow Griffin with blood on its mind*

Chiyoh: Royal Sword!!

*The Avatar of Cassiel swings its sword across the chest of Griffin and it lets out a cry of intense pain - With that, one of Cassiels spikes stabs into the blade of Arrow Griffin and sends a single crack through the layer and with a loud shatter, Arrow Griffin was destroyed, split in two!!!*

Gigi: I-It can't be.. Griffin... NO!!!

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*The others were shocked at what they just witnessed, Bell rose to his feet and he stared down that the stadium below, he couldn't believe what he just saw*

Bell: No way.. Griffin has been...

Ranzo: This is getting ridiculous..

*Valt just stared at Chiyoh with great despair and a bit of anger*

Valt: Chiyoh..

*Valt clenched his fists tightly and Shu noticed this because he now looked up at Valt with concern*

Shu: Valt...

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Referee: Royal Cassiel with a Burst Finish! With a final score of 2-0, Chiyoh Rei is the winner!!

*Gigi fell to his knees as he looked up at the Queen Of Light who just stood proudly over him as her aura continued to glow*

Chiyoh: I hope you're not too upset that i crushed you, it was bound to happen anyway.

*Gigi was so furious, not just at his bey being destroyed at the hands of Chiyoh, but at the fact that she was acting like this was an OK thing to do*

Gigi: You're a monster, no blader could ever destroy another bey and act like this is ok..!

Chiyoh: I am the Queen Of Light, i can do whatever i want.

Gigi: You're going to get what you deserve one way or another, you're not as invincible as you say you are!

*Chiyoh rolled her eyes and she started to walk away, Gigi picked up the broken pieces of his bey and he let out a pained scream of despair..*

---Later---

*It was now time for the final match of Round 2 in Block B and who would decide which between Lui and Shu was going to face Chiyoh Rei in the Semi-Finals! The 2 bladers made it to the stadium and Shu stared at his old rival*

Lui: So you actually made it here to the 2nd Round..

Shu: Like i said i would.

Lui: I gotta give you some credit, making it this far is impressive but i'm afraid this is where it ends for you. I'm going to be the one that moves on and battles Chiyoh in the 2nd Round!

*Shu's eyes flew open and his scar began to glow for the first time in a while as he placed his Spriggan in Left Spin Stamina Mode*

Shu: Not a chance, even if i did lose, i'm not going to let you win so easily!

Lui: I wouldn't want it any other way..

Referee: 1st Battle!!!

*The 2 bladers take their positions and the battle between the 2 rivals began*

Referee: Ready Set!!!

3 2 1 GO SHOOT!!!

*The beys were off and Astral Spriggan took the center as Guilty Longinus wasted no time going on the attack as it came charging in*

Lui: Now go!!

*Longinus started to attack with all its strength but Spriggan was holding on as tightly as it could*

Shu: Spriggan!!

*Spriggan was using its axe to counter Longinus's attacks but it wasn't doing much as Longinus was only attacking even harder*

Lui: Now crush it now with all your might!!

*Spriggan taken the center once again as Longinus was coming back around for the next attack*

Shu: Hold on Spriggan! Hold your ground!!

*Spriggan was being thrown off balance with each attack Longinus was putting out and the attacks were ruthless and heavy*

Lui: End this now! Guilty Upper!!

*Longinus comes in for the finishing blow and knocks Spriggan out of the stadium in one shot*

Shu: Tch.. Not bad..

Referee: Guilty Longinus with an Over Finish! Lui Shirasagijo earns 1 point!!

Lui: That's not all you got is it? I was hoping for more of a challenge than that!

*Shu smiled as he immediately changed modes, changing to Right Spin Attack Mode*

Shu: This time, i'm not holding anything back!

*Lui smiled fiercely as he held up his Guilty Longinus and his hair began to burst into flames*

Lui: Well then, let's see what you got!

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*Valt was watching the battle from the stands alone and the battle itself was getting him excited*

Valt: This is intense.. i don't know who to cheer for..!

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Referee: 2nd Battle!!!

*The bladers took their positions once again and the battle began*

Referee: Ready Set!!!

3 2 1 GO SHOOT!!!

*The beys were off and Spriggan and Longinus raced around the stadium at full speed and Longinus was making the first move*

Lui: Now go for it!

Shu: Go Spriggan! Strike it down!!

*Spriggan and Longinus lock blades with full force as the stadium began to erupt with a power burst of energy and wind from the intense clash! The 2 beys were then engaged in a fast back and forth collision*

Shu: Show no mercy! Attack with all you got!!

Lui: Longinus is unmatched and unrivaled! Just give up!!!

*Longinus and Spriggan were knocked back and they continued to circle the stadium as Spriggan hit the rim of the stadium and began to pick up speed*

Shu: I will absolutely not lose this battle! Go!!!

*Spriggan clashes with Longinus with full force and knocked it into the air*

Lui: It's not over yet! Longinus!!

*Longinus landed back in the stadium and the 2 beys circled laps around the stadium before clashing the center with all their might! The beys movements were so fast and quick that they were like little bolts of lightning shooting across the stadium*

Shu: Now go! Spriggan!!

Lui: Tear them apart! Longinus!!!

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*Valt was watching the battle from the stands and he was so pumped at how hard Shu and Lui were both fighting*

Valt: This is incredible.. this is how a Beyblade battle should be..!

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*Longinus and Spriggan continued their clash with no signs of backing down, the eternal rivals flame was ignited and there was no putting it out! The 2 bladers yelled out with full determination as their auras glowed*

Shu: Lui!!!

Lui: Shu!!!

*The 2 beys clashed even harder and they were sent flying but they still weren't backing down, Shu's scar began to burn with a red aura and Lui's hair was bursting into flames with each moment*

Lui: I'm going to end this right here and now! Guilty Upper!!

Shu: Astral Slash now! End this!!

*Spriggan and Longinus clash head on in the center and the stadium explodes and both beys went flying into the air and as the moments slowly passed, Longinus burst..*

Lui: W-What the..?!

Referee: Astral Spriggan with a Burst Finish! Shu Kurenai is the winner!!

*Lui picked up the pieces of his bey and for once, he didn't feel frustrated that he lost. He was actually quite satisfied with the battle despite losing*

Lui: I gotta give you credit Shu Kurenai, you've managed to exceed my expectations once again.

Shu: You didn't do so bad yourself.

Lui: Of course i didn't, i gave it my full strength and nothing more, nothing less.

Shu: Same here.

Lui: You may have won this time, but you better not lose from here on out, you still got the Semi-Finals to go through.

*Lui turned and walked away and Shu immediately realized what Lui meant, his Semi-Finals opponent was Chiyoh. The realization hit Shu like a jumpscare, he remembered what Chiyoh had done to Gigi and he feared Chiyoh was going to do the same to him.. this wasn't good, Shu had to devise a good plan to beat Chiyoh and he only had the rest of the day to do so..*

{TBC}

Next Episode: Semi-Finals! It's An Explosion!!

The Semi-Finals are finally here and it is Bell VS Aiga and Chiyoh VS Shu, there is no room for error this time! A simple 3-Point battle is all it takes to decide who will make it to the finals!