*Athena woke up in bed the next morning and the battle from yesterday flashed in her mind, shaking it away she looks over at her bedside table where her equipment layed*

Athena: Another day...

*hours later and Athena got dressed and went downstairs, Hikaru and Hyuga rushed forward and got right in her face*

Hikaru: ATHENA!!

Hyuga: YOU'RE FINALLY UP!!

*Athena sweatdropped as the 2 brothers stared at her with puppy dog eyes*

Athena: Oh hello you two, do you need something?

*The brothers lean back and tell her what they wanted*

Hikaru: It's simple, we both want to battle you! a 2 on 1!

Athena: A 2-on-1 Battle? I mean i don't know..

Hyuga: What do you mean you "don't know"?!

Athena: It's just that i have a very big match with my brother in 2 days and i really do need to prepare for that.

Hikaru: We both wanted to battle you because none of us ever had a proper battle together aside from that one time but it didn't last long.

Athena: That's because i didn't use a Limit Break bey at that time, you guys had really improved with those new beys.

Hyuga: So whaddya say? Battle us both?!

Athena: Alright fine, if anything i can treat this as training for my match anyway.

*the 3 bladers venture out into the fields to the stadium out there for their battle*

---Meanwhile in the deepest, darkest parts of New York---

*Mr.Gliten had met up with Lane Valhalla once again*

Mr.Gliten: So Lane, you know i made a bet with your sister. If she wins, you're free but you win then you're staying at the Snake Pit forever.

*Lane didn't look away from his training, his evil flare burning and filling the room with its darkness*

Lane: There was no point in making that deal, i will remain at the Snake Pit for as long as i want to and nobody will tell me otherwise.

*Mr.Gliten watched in surprise as Lanes flare illuminated the area*

Mr.Gliten: Ah i see.

*Lucifer stopped spinning in the stadium and Mr.Gliten went over and picked it up*

Mr.Gliten: Lucifer The End.. So this is the legendary bey that destroyed Rage Longinus, Mirage Fafnir and Infinite Achilles. Truly impressive, Lane Valhalla.

Lane: Hands off.

*Mr.Gliten jumped a bit and turned towards Lane who was staring at him now*

Mr.Gliten: What did you say?

Lane: Let go of me this instant!

Mr.Gliten: Pardon?

*Lucifer glowed a fierce purple aura as it nearly blinded Gliten instantly, he dropped the bey back into the stadium as it was engulfed in a purple and black fire. He turned toward Lane who tilted his head like he was possessed..*

Lane: Lane Valhalla is no longer here, i am Lucifer.

*Lucifers avatar appeared behind Lane as Mr.Gliten looked on in terror but he simply grinned in the end*

Mr.Gliten: So Project: Shadow has finally run its course, it bonds the blader and their bey to an unimaginable level... and i couldn't have asked for better results.

---Back at Valhalla Manor, most of the battles had ended in draws---

Athena: Well let's go again i guess.

*Both bladers take positions as a white void engulfed them all, Their avatars appearing behind them all*

Athena: Adeona.. i can see Helios.. and Hyperion too.

Adeona: That's right, this is what it means to have a true bond.

Helios: We'll show you what we can really do!

Hyperion: Correct, we'll scorch you both to ashes!

*The 3 bladers smile and they start the battle on that note*

3 2 1 GO SHOOT!!!

*The 3 beys land in the stadium and Adeona Heaven chased after Hyperion Burn at top speed*

Hyuga: Not good, Hikaru need a little help!!

Hikaru: Yeah, leave it to me!

*Hyperion rushes ahead and Helios gets right in Adeonas way and clashes into it hard*

Athena: Tch.. Why you..!

Hikaru: Hyuga now!

Hyuga: Yeah! Lets zoom zoom to even greater heights!!

*Helios and Hyperion lock together, their disks touching the stadium- but instantly, Adeona goes right between them and knocks them both back*

Hikaru: Wait what?!

Hyuga: No way!

Athena: You can't win if you think that's gonna work on me.

*the 3 beys zoom around the stadium as Helios and Hyperion come in to try again, both brothers yell out as their flares activate*

Athena: That's..

Hikaru: Helios!!

Hyuga: Hyperion!!

*Both beys slide down the slope of the stadium at top speed locked together*

Hyuga/Hikaru: Twin Strike!!

*the combined attack sends Adeona flying upward and activated its Limit Break, Athena smiled as her hair erupted in a white veil of fire*

Athena: Adeona!!

*Adeona landed back down as it rushed towards the 2 beys, the legends came out to watch the rest of the battle*

Athena: Let's go!! Adeona!!!

*Adeona clashed with the 2 sun beys as their Limit Breaks began to activate*

Hyuga: Limit Break: Burn!!

Hikaru: Limit Break: Volcano!!

*both of their limit breaks activate and a massive explosion ensues, Adeonas wing began to spring back*

Athena: End this! Heaven Symphony!!

*using the spring within the Limit Break wings, Adeona uses all its power into a single powerful bound attack that sent both Helios and Hyperion flying and made them burst from the incredible attack*

Hikaru: How?!

Hyuga: Aw man she got us!!

*Butler Albert called the match*

Butler Albert: Adeona Heaven with a burst finish! Lady Athena Valhalla wins the battle!

*Hikaru and Hyuga go up and hug the shit out of Athena*

Hikaru: That was an amazing battle!!!

Hyuga: We should totally have another one just like that again soon!!

*Elaina comes out to the field*

Elaina: Blading Legends, my daughter would like to say something to you all.

Athena: Right, i forgot i had a speech planned for you guys.

*Everyone returns to the mansion and Athena stood on a makeshift stage in front of all the blading legends*

Athena: So today is your last day here with me so i planned a speech for each of you guys, i will start with Rantaro. Rantaro, you were a great tag partner and your blading skills are truly out of this world, im glad i was your tag partner that day.

Rantaro: Well thanks, im glad you were my tag partner too. You really exceeded my expectations in that battle and i was really surprised to see you take that attack for me, thank you.

Athena: Hikaru and Hyuga, you two are very interesting bladers. The fact you two can use Flare really takes me by surprise but it makes me excited knowing there are other bladers that share that same ability i do.

*The brothers simply smile and laugh*

Athena: Drum and Delta, You two are an amazing duo. I enjoyed battling you two back then and teaming up with Delta and facing off against Drum was a fun time and i really hope i can relive that one day.

Drum: Well shucks, we'll seriously get you good next time!! Right, Delta?

*Delta nods and smiles*

Athena: Valt, you truly are one of the the best bladers ive ever met in my life, you truly do live up to the title of "Legend Of Legends".

Valt: Well thank you Athena, even though you may not care about the Legend Status, i believe you truly have what it takes to be a Blading Legend.

Athena: Thanks Valt.. really.

*Athena looked over at Aiga who had his arms crossed and smiled*

Athena: and you Aiga, you are in a whole nother world of amazing! You are an inspiration to me and so many other bladers around the world and im truly grateful for the efforts you put in for me the other day, i really appreciate it, i really do.

Aiga: Well, i couldn't stand to see another Phi walking around and destroying beys, i didn't do it just for you. i did it for Free, Lui and everyone else who bent the knee to his will.

Athena: and im sure they appreciate that too.

*Athena looked over at Shu*

Athena: And you Shu.. don't think i forgot about you.

Shu: But i'm not the one leaving though.

Athena: I know, but i still want to show my gratitude to you as well.

Shu: Ah well, go ahead then.

Athena: Shu, everything i've done was all because of you. if it weren't for you, i'd still be back at the New York Bulls, crying myself to sleep. Lane wasn't the one who inspired me to make Adeona, it was you. If it weren't for you then Adeona wouldn't exist and i wouldn't be where i am today without you.

Shu: Athena..

Athena: and i especially wouldn't be here without the help of everyone else, even the ones that aren't here like Free, Sisco, Xhaka and everyone else. I'm going to battle Lane in 2 days and i'm going to win thanks to your help.

Shu: You came so far and i'm truly proud of you, i want you to defeat Lane and bring him home.

Athena: That's the plan.

*Athena stepped off stage and they all had one last party! later that evening, Athena stared off into the sunset as she held her glass of juice in her hand, Shu stood next to her*

Shu: Everyone is packing their things so they can head out tomorrow, i know you're gonna miss them but you can return to Japan if you really want to.

Athena: Thank you but i think i'm here to stay for now..

Shu: I see, well you're welcome to return to Japan all you like, that is if you change your mind.

Athena: Thank you Shu, i appreciate it.

*The next day came and the Valhalla family went to drop everyone off at the airport, Athena waved goodbye as her friends walked onto the plane*

Athena: Farewell my friends, i won't ever forget you guys and we'll see each other one day.. i know it..

*Athena watched with tears in her eyes as she watched the plane take off into the skies, her friends flying away*

Elaina: Are you ok?

*Athena wiped her tears and turned to go home*

Athena: I'm ok because i now know im going to win, not just for myself but for them as well.

*Athena looked back at Shu and her mother and smiled*

Athena: Shall we get to training?

Shu: Yeah.

*Both bladers return to the New York Bulls for the most intense training of her life, Athena had 1 day left to train before her fateful match against her brother: Lane Valhalla*

[TBC]

Next Chapter: Overcome Your Fears! The White Princess Shines!!

Athena trains hard with her teacher: Shu Kurenai, however visions and horrific daydreams of Lane fill her mind as the clock ticks to her final battle.

Prediction Time

Do you think Athena will win or even after all this training, she'll lose? What do you think?