It was later that night after Bell had lost to Drum and Phoebe stood outside on the front deck of the airship as she held Pandora in her hand.

Phoebe: Tomorrow is my battle against Drum and based on what ive seen today, i should have no problem beating Drum.

Phoebe's thoughts drifted to Bell once more and her thoughts resided on the darkness that Bell unleashed in his battle.

Phoebe: There was something.. familiar about that darkness. Could that have been.. Bell's version of Elemental Spark?

Phoebe just shook her head at the thought, surely there was no way that Bell could actually harness the power of Elemental Spark.

Phoebe: No, there's no way Bell can actually use that kind of power..

Phoebe heard a voice behind her, it was her brother Michael.

Michael: But it's not impossible.

Phoebe spun around and saw her brother standing right in front of her

Phoebe: Michael, what are you doing here?!

Michael: Came to let you know that repairs on Twister Pandora are finished, however because your battle is tommorow, i will deliver it to you when you get to Stage 2

Phoebe: Fine.. but why have you really come here?

Michael: I'm sure you noticed it too, the Demon King is showing more and more of his power by the day.

Phoebe: Yeah, i-it's worrying! I'm afraid he'll lose his way if he goes too far.

Michael: I've collected data on Belial and there's no doubt, Belial has limitless power. Power that could serve us!

Phoebe was a little bit confused

Phoebe: I'm not sure i follow..

Michael: Father believes this power is something threats of the Beyblade World were able to use: Dark Power.

Phoebe: That's it?

Michael: I believe this is something way more than anything the world has ever seen!

Phoebe: So you think it's Elemental Spark too?

Michael: Correct, and his battle with Drum was only a drop in the bucket to what his power can do.

Phoebe thought for a moment, she didnt like the idea of Bell being involved in their plans

Phoebe: Why does Bell have any sort of involvement in our plans anyway? He hasnt done anything wrong and he doesnt even know anyway.

Michael: Because if my theory is true, then he's a bigger threat than Valt Aoi or Shu Kurenai.. Father specifically asked me to track his data as well.

Phoebe: He isn't a threat!

Michael: You say that because you call him a "friend".

Phoebe: We're not having this conversation again, Bell is my friend and there is no debating it.

Michael sighs as he walked behind his sister and leaned down to her ear

Michael: How do you think he'll feel when he finds out who you really are...?

Phoebes eyes widened with horror, her brothers voice sending shivers down her back

Phoebe: W-We're telling him?!

Michael: Oh yes, Father has something incredible planned for when the end of the tournament comes..

Phoebe: Father is gonna reveal himself?

Michael: Oh yes.. He'll reveal his true identity in front of Bell, Valt and in front of the entire world.. He has it all planned out.

Michael smirked and let out a small sinister chuckle, Phoebe wasnt enjoying this, fear struck her to the core.

Phoebe: And then what?

Michael: If Fate is correct and you two face off in the final battle... you will destroy him.

Phoebe's heart began to beat faster at what Michael had just said, this was too much.

Michael: How do you think he'll feel after you crush his bey for i think is the 2nd time?

Phoebe: Please stop..

Michael: When he finds out who you really are, do you really believe he'll consider you a friend? When he finds out, he'll think of you as a monster..

Phoebe: STOP!!!

Phoebe spun around and pushed her brother away as she fell back and she felt a small surge of pain spark through her shoulder

Phoebe: You're insane.. you both are!

Michael just looked at her with disappointment

Michael: Or maybe it's because you're weak.. like the rest of them.

Michael walked off and left Phoebe there, Phoebe felt overwhelmed, she refused to lose Bell or anyone else that she considered a friend and she clutched her shoulder

---The Next Day---

Bell was inside the Airship and he held up his Divine Belial with its new D-Gear for everyone to see

Bell: Behold! The Demon Kings newest evolution!!

Ranzo: You upgraded it?! Classic Bell..

Valt took the newly evolved Belial and took a look at its new upgrade

Valt: Looks like he made it to simulate Dragon's Gatling Break.. quite interesting.

Valt tossed Bell his bey back and smiled

Valt: It's an awesome evolution Bell, i bet its incredibly strong!

Bell: Hah! I know right, Belial will soon become the strongest bey ever!!

---Some Time Later---

It was time for the 3rd Match of Stage 1 and it was now Phoebe vs Drum, it would surely be an intense fight

Drum: So we finally get to battle you, ive been waiting for this!

Phoebe stared at her opponent as she clutched her shoulder tightly, it was still in pain from earlier

Phoebe: It still shouldn't be hurting this bad..
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Bell: Dragon is an attack type so i wonder what Phoebe is going to go with

Ranzo: Lightning Pandora is an Stamina Type while Tidal Pandora is an Attack Type, she'd be best using Tidal Pandora.
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Wakiya and Valt were watching the battle from inside the Airship

Wakiya: Pandora vs Dragon.. this ought to be good.

Valt: Only question is, what variant of Pandora will Phoebe choose..
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Michael was watching the battle and a sinister smirk spread across his face

Michael: So my dear sister.. how will you fight?
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Phoebe: In the condition its in, my shoulder isnt going to make it for more than one battle. I have to end this quick.. i'm gonna play it safe with Lightning Pandora!

Computer: 1st Battle!!!

Drum: She's using Lightning Pandora, is she really gonna put herself at a disadvantage, i wonder what she's planning..

Phoebe: I have to try my hardest here.. no holding back!

Computer: Ready Set!!!

3 2 1 GO SHOOT!!!

Phoebe felt a massive spark of pain surge through her chest and her launch wasnt optimal

The beys were off and Lightning Pandora had taken the center and Dragon was coming in hot

Drum: Alright Dragon! Let's go!!

Dragon slams into Pandora with full force and locked heads as sparks started flying

Phoebe: Pandora!!

Drum: This is it!!

Dragon rose up the slope of the stadium and came in for the next attack

Drum: Dragon Shoot! Now!!

Dragon kept firing off a barrage of attacks on Lightning Pandora and it was doing some serious damage
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Ranzo: This isnt good! Dragon is really letting Pandora have it out there!

Bell: Something's off..

Ranzo: Huh?! What do you mean Amigo?

Bell: Phoebe isn't fighting with her full strength..
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Michael kept a emotionless face, he knew the reason why Phoebe was struggling

Michael: If only you had listened..
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Pandora has getting brutally attacked from every angle and Gatling Dragon wasnt giving up

Phoebe: Pandora!!

Pandora was finally able to counterattack but unfortunately, the attack landed on the dragon heads, allowing Dragon to awaken again

Drum: Heh! Nice!!

Phoebe: What?!

Dragon was racing around the stadium at full speed as its Firing Blades slided back into position and it was coming back around

Phoebe: Pandora! Dodge it quick!!

Pandora was just barely able to dodge Dragons attack, just by the skin of its teeth

Phoebe: Yes!!

Drum: And now, end this Dragon!

Dragon was picking up even more speed, a rainbow like glow trailed behind it

Drum: Now go!!

Phoebe: We're not backing down! Light it up Pandora!!

Dragon was firing off more and more of its attacks but Pandora wasnt showing signs of giving up, despite the bad launch

Drum: You're still holding on, impressive!

Phoebe: This is nothing! Hold on Pandora!!

The attacks wouldnt stop and at this rate, Pandora would lose for sure.

Phoebe: Pandora!!

The attacks just wouldnt stop and soon, Dragon was going to be in the perfect position to unleash its ultimate move
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Wakiya: Something isnt right..

Valt: Huh? What do you mean Wakiya?

Wakiya: Phoebe seems.. different.. it almost seems like she's.. hurt.

Valt: Hurt?

Valt looked at Phoebe and Wakiya was right, Phoebe still had her shoulder clutched in her hand
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Pandora had climbed the slope of the stadium and it was approaching the Ignite Boost

Phoebe: Go! Pandora!!

Pandora leaps off of the Boost and dove straight for Dragon

Phoebe: Lightning Twist!!

Drum: End this! Gatling Break!!

The 2 beys clashed as Dragons firing blade slashes across Pandora and a massive stadium bursts forth.

Soon after, Pandora was burst with a ear shattering bang! A D Shaped outline was also carved in the stadium by Dragon

Phoebe: N-No way...

Computer: Gatling Dragon with a Burst Finish! Drum Koryu wins!!

Phoebe was shocked, despite her best efforts, she still lost.

---Later---

Phoebe was now in an arm sling and Wakiya and Valt stared at her.

Wakiya: Phoebe, if you knew you were injured then why would you participate in the battle?

Phoebe turned her as her cheeks flushed red a little

Phoebe: Because i thought i could win..

Wakiya sighs as his eyes were now filled with concern and a bit of suspicion and Valt caught this prettt quickly.

Valt: Is something going on? Perhaps, something with your brother?

Phoebes eyes widened a little bit and she sighed, she knew she couldnt hide it forever.

Phoebe: Well recently, he's become more.. aggressive and im not sure why.

Wakiya: Aggressive?

Phoebe: He doesnt believe in the idea of friendship and he believes Bell is a bad influence..

Wakiya: Well Bell can be a handful but i wouldnt go that far to say he's a bad influence.

Phoebe: He came to see me last night and we had a horrible fallout, he's not the same anymore.. that explains my shoulder.

Wakiya: Well luckily for you, your injuries dont seem to be too severe, you should be fine by your next battle in Stage 2.

Phoebe smiled as she got up and left, Wakiya was still a little bit suspicious.

Valt: What are you thinking Wakiya?

Wakiya: Im thinking that a new threat is on the horizion.. i havent felt a feeling this intense since the Snake Pit... oddly enough, the feeling im getting reminds me a little too much of those days.

Valt: Wakiya..

Wakiya: Phoebe isnt who i'm worried about, its her brother that worries me. If he did that to her then thats concerning, who would harm their own sister?

Valt: You're right but we havent seen Michael in a while. Phoebe is the only one who knows a lot about him.

Wakiya: You're right and it's clear Phoebe isnt telling us the whole truth. I wonder what they're actually up to..

Valt: Should we ask Shu? Maybe he knows something?

Wakiya: I dont know, i do know that someone is masterminding whatever it is thats going on with the Vancouver siblings and i can't shake this uneasy feeling..

---In America---

In a massive dark fortress in New York, America, the Father of both Phoebe and Michael was planning his next steps

Father: Soon my plans will be complete and i'll exact my revenge on Valt Aoi and Shu Kurenai.. not to mention the treacherous wbba...

The mysterious figure placed his hand on a glass box that seemed to be in a Museum, inside the box was a replica model of Spriggan Requiem.

The shadowy figure turns toward his main video display and the Power Level for Pandora's Elemental Power was displayed on the screen, only Wind and Fire were remaining.

Father: It's only a matter of time before the world will enter a new era of Beyblade and they will submit to the Ultimate Elemental Power of Ruin Pandemonium!

The father began to grin wickedly as he began to laugh maniacally

---Later---

Bell was on the bow of the Airship and Phoebe was with him.

Bell: That was some peformance you put on out there.

Phoebe: I... can't tell if thats a compliment or an insult.

Bell: Whatever, however you didnt too bad.. at least for a botched launch.

Phoebe: If you say so..

Phoebe began to think for a moment, she wanted to have fun battles but wondered if this so-called Ultimate Bey was really worth all the trouble

Bell: I know one thing, Belial is going to crush all the competition!

Phoebe: I had a feeling you'd say that, it'll be me who crushes the competition.

Michael was watching the two from afar and a rather disappointed look was spread across his face.

To Be Continued...

Next Episode: Almighty Explosion! Belial VS Dragon!!

The final match of the 1st Stage is on and its the Rematch between Bell and Drum, with the power of the new D-Gear