*Athena and the others were on their way back from the UK and she had gotten another text from Aiga*

Athena: Aiga said the battle between me and him is still no schedule but there has been a change in plans regarding your battle with Main.

Lane: What is it?

Athena: Your battle with him will be 2 hours after mine.

Rangara: Wait what?!

Bella: Why did they do that?!

Adeline: Who's idea was this?!

Athena: There's been some unfortunate things happening in Japan in just several hours. Ashtem has returned.

Lane: Oh that snake again...?!

Bella: Who's Ashtem?

Athena: He's someone who's manipulated the course of the Beyblade for years. We last heard from him 3 years ago, the year i finally brought back Lane but he went radio silent after that, we hadn't heard anything from him since then.

Lane: He likes to manipulate and make servants out of the bladers who are stupid enough to fall in his trap, believe me i know..

Athena: This also means Main is a victim of whatever experiment Ashtem has thrown together from the depths of his basement this time. Honestly, i can't really say i blame Main for the things he's done now anymore.. most of it's not even his fault.

Lane: He should still be held accountable for the chaos he's done.

Athena: You must be thankful i did the things i did back in the day. Main is the perfect example of what you would be if i hadn't saved you.

Lane: Yeah, no need to remind me.

Rangara: But that doesn't explain how the Lane VS Main match's date got changed, it just doesn't make sense.

Athena: It's simple. Ashtem somehow must've got access to the WBBA files and changed the date, he wants to see Lane defeated.

Lane: I emotionally traumatized him by threatening death. I can't really say i blame him but unfortunately for him, he's not going to see me defeated so easily. 

Athena: Well i really hope that's true then.. after what we been through, there's no telling what Ashtem did to Main to physically enhance his profile, we cannot under any circumstance let our guard down. And that goes for the rest of everyone else.

Bella: What should i do?

Athena: If you plan on battling Main again then take notes and watch closely, i want to battle Main as well and bring closure to our feud once and for all, i failed to do so at Supreme Prime so i'll exactly that when the time for our final rematch comes.

Bella: I see..

Athena: One of us may end up finally bursting Michael, if that's the case then we'll be sure to show enough power to break through its Burst Lock. Remember, that is the way to defeat it.

Bella: Break through the Burst Locks, got it!

Lane: I suppose you don't have any strategies for me do you?

Athena: You can do whatever you like. Main is not going to expect the unexpected.

Lane: Fair enough.

Athena: In the meantime, i need to coming up with a strategy for my battle with Aiga.

*Athena began to think of a strategy for her battle with Aiga as the plane was still heading for Japan*

---A Few Hours Later---

*The plane had finally landed in Japan and the group had gotten off the plane and the people to greet the group was Ikari Akazara and Elaina Valhalla*

Ikari: Bella!!

Bella: Ikari?!

*Bella and Ikari ran up to each other and Bella lifted Ikari into her arms and placed her little sister on her shoulders*

Bella: How've you been?

Ikari: I've been doing so great! Athena's mom is so sweet and we heard about the recent battles so we came down here as soon as we could!

Bella: I really could've used your expertise for a lot of the battles i've taken part in, it's been so rough without you.

Ikari: Well i'm here now so i can help you if you need it. I even have info on Supreme Michael and Royal Achilles so Athena and Lane, i can help you both with strategies if you want.

Athena: That's really sweet of you but me and Lane already have plans in our head for our battles, thanks anyway though.

Bella: Ikari, you can help me. I lost to Main the other day for the 4th time and now i need a foolproof and flawless strategy in order to beat that guy.

Ikari: You got it, however a lot of the data on Michael is still downloading, it'll take some time.

Lane: It's flaw is the Burst Locks.. However you need a lot of attack power to break through them, a normal attack isn't going to cut it.

Rangara: But there's also Supreme Sphere, a move that sends the damage back to the opponent.

Bella: That is true but that move works at its best at a bey that's falling towards it, a bey coming at it from the side should easily find a weak-point in that defense.

Lane: I assume you forgot about Lui? He tried that and failed, by a burst. It doesn't matter where you attack from, you simply can't break through that defense until the Sphere disappears.

Athena: There is also the ability to break through that kind of move using brute force but you risk damaging your own bey doing that due to the nature of that move. for me personally, that's not a risk worth taking.

Bella: There has to be something we can do to break through it.

Ikari: I can probably find more info when the data on Michael fully downloads, i can fully examine the parts and techniques of the bey and even the specs of it. With any luck, i'll find the true weakness behind this bey.

Bella: Thank you Ikari, like i said, we really need your expertise from this point on.. because i don't know how to fight that bey anymore.

Athena: We should be going, my battle with Aiga is in an hour.

*Everyone left the airport and they headed to the Sparking Legend Tour Cruise Ship where the battle would be held.*

---A Little While Later---

*Bella and Ikari stood alone in one of the ships training rooms and they began to go over the full specs, details and techniques behind Supreme Michael*

Bella: Alright lil sis, what am i looking for here?

Ikari: Supreme Michael is a stamina type bey as you should already know but it has a lot of attack and defense behind it, some would consider it the "Ultimate" Type bey.

Bella: Ultimate Type?

Ikari: It's a made up term for a bey that well.. reigns supreme. No pun intended..

Bella: I need info on its special moves. Mainly the ones i can expect Main to use in the coming battles.

Ikari: Let's see.. The moves he's used in recent battles are the following: Supreme Change, Supreme Sphere, Supreme Dagger and Supreme Lightning.

Bella: I see..

Ikari: Supreme Change is the move behind the spikes moving inwards and making the bey more rounder. The rest you should be worried about.

Bella: Well give me the scoop on them.

Ikari: Supreme Sphere creates a dome around the entire bey that can repel the opposing beys attack and it sends the force of the attack back at opponent. The harder the impact will confirm the damage that you'll take as well.

Bella: Athena broke through that defense before? Why can't i do it now?

Ikari: Because that was luck. Athena broke Adeonas limits and thats how the sphere was destroyed but Legacy Adeona received permanent damage all the way up until its inevitable destruction.

Bella: I see..

Ikari: Supreme Lightning channels enough energy and uses the momentum to deal crazy powerful damage.

Bella: So basically Rashads Greatest Breaker, just.. copied?

Ikari: Pretty much. Supreme Dagger is the same way, just a copied Greatest Dagger.

Bella: What about the Burst Lock? 

Ikari: Just like Lane said earlier at the airport. You'll need a big attack if you want to even so much as move the Burst Lock, it's going to be a difficult challenge.

Bella: It's nothing i can't handle! The Princess Of Darkness always prevails!!!

*Ikari giggled and smiled*

Ikari: You really haven't changed a bit since New York.

Bella: Well you missed a lot too, i wish you knew the whole story while you were gone.

Ikari: What happened..?

*The two heard the names of Aiga and Athena, they were now being called up to their battle*

Bella: I'll tell you later..

*The 2 raced out of the room and they headed to the arena for the battle*

--At the arena--

*The 2 bladers finally made it to the arena and the 2 walked up to the Ultimate Level Stadium, the crowds cheering loudly*

Athena: Aiga, it's been some time since we've had a battle like this. I wonder what made you want to challenge me after so long.

Aiga: It's simple. I missed battling you and today, i'll be the one who wins.

*Athena smiled as she held up Final Adeona as it started to glow*

Athena: Sorry but the one who's going to win will be me.

---

*Bella and Ikari finally made it to the arena and saw that the 2 bladers were already at the stadium, they found a seat next to Rangara and the others*

Rangara: You guys made it just in time, the battle is about to start.

Bella: Athena.. do your best out there.

Ikari: Final Adeona, i have no info on this bey! This should be good!

---

Referee: 1st Battle!!

*The 2 bladers got set up and took their positions*

Athena: With a blow of Adeonas sword, we'll knock Achilles into the skies!

Aiga: Try all you like but we're going to be the ones who blow you away!

*Athena noticed that Achilles' Metal Xtend+ driver was in Defense Mode*

Referee: Ready Set!!

3 2 1 GO SHOOT!!!

*The beys were off and Achilles had taken the center right off the bat*

Aiga: Alright now! Royal Defense!!

*The 2 shields started to protect Achilles and was blocking any attack that Adeona was throwing at it*

Athena: Get in there! Final Shoot!!

*Adeona began to launch a fierce assault of attacks on Achilles and eventually broke the defense with its rubber swords*

Aiga: Achilles! Blow them back!!

Athena: Not before i do!

*The 2 beys clashed back and forth with full force and Achilles succeeded in knocking Adeona into the air*

Athena: Not bad..

Aiga: We're just getting started! Royal Buster!!

*Achilles comes charging in and deals a brutal follow up attack and knocks Adeona out of the stadium in just one blow*

Athena: Tch..!!

Referee: Royal Achilles with an Over Finish! Aiga Akaba earns 1 point!!

Aiga: Yes!!!

---

Bella: She actually lost the first battle just like that.. Aiga is a lot better than i thought.

Lane: He may not be the champion anymore, but he still has great skill. Athena will really have to work if she wants to beat Aiga this time.

Rangara: Speaking of.. look at Athena, she looks so concentrated.

Lane: That's because she's serious. There are only a few bladers that she ever gets serious with. Aiga being one of them.

---

Athena: You've gotten a lot stronger that's for sure. I'm excited to see where this battle goes.

Aiga: Yeah, now let's do this thing!

Referee: 2nd Battle!!

*Aiga switched his bey into Attack mode as the 2 bladers stared at each other and smiled, their eyes glowing bright! Both of them were going to try and end it in the next battle and one of their victories was guaranteed to be in the next battle*

Referee: Ready Set!!!

3 2 1 GO SHOOT!!!

*The beys were off and they were both moving around the stadium at full speed and Adeona was charging in*

Athena: Full power! Go Adeona!!

*Athena yelled out with determination as her hair and eyes glowed white, bolts of white electricity following her right hand as she swung it in a swiping motion*

Aiga: Achilles! Send them flying!!

*Aigas hair burst upwards as flames followed his hands, spreading his arms out wide! The two beys clashed back and forth with full force once again as bursts of wind erupted from the stadium*

Athena: Don't quit now! Give it your all!!

Aiga: You too Achilles! Keep going!!

*The attacks were getting even faster and stronger! No bey was willing to back down as the 2 were evenly matched with each other*

Athena/Aiga: Now go!!!

*The 2 beys were knocked back with the next attack and were knocked to the other end of the stadium! Adeona hit the rim of the stadium and was picking up some crazy speed, its White Flare returning*

Athena: Go Adeona!!

*Adeona was picking up even more speed as its flames were glowing brightly, Achilles wasn't losing speed either as it was trying to keep up*

Aiga: Achilles!!

*Adeona lets go of the rim and it was charging straight for Achilles at full force*

Aiga: Dodge it!

*Achilles managed to dodge the blow and Adeona was able to stop itself before it started to travel around the stadium once again at full speed*

Athena: Final Flash!!

Aiga: Royal Buster!!

*The 2 beys clashed with astronomical force as the stadium imploded with a loud blast! Achilles had flown up and burst right in front of Aigas face, ending the battle just like that! Adeona had fallen out of the stadium and landed next to Athenas foot*

Aiga: What the-?!

Referee: Final Adeona with a Burst Finish! Athena Valhalla wins with a final score of 2-1!!

*Aiga had fallen back on his rear as Athena stood standing but she was just as exhausted, she had walked over to Aigas side and helped him up*

Athena: As always, that was a great battle.

Aiga: Yeah it was, just wished i could've beaten you.

Athena: You will someday. Just keep practicing.

*Athena and Aiga hugged it out, the radiance of their friendship reaching the hearts of everyone in the arena, Lane just smiled and got to his feet, leaving the arena*

---A while later---

*Lane decided to train before his big battle with Main which was going to take place in little bit, Athena had walked into the room to check on him*

Athena: Your battle is in about 15 minutes, you ready?

Lane: As ready as i'll ever be..

*Athena came over and placed a hand on Lanes shoulder*

Athena: You alright?

Lane: I just want to say one thing and one thing only. I want to thank you for everything you've done, if it weren't for you then i wouldn't be no different than the clown that is the Supreme Lord: Main.. that's not a life i wanted to live and i'm grateful for everything you've done.

Athena: Lane..

Lane: If i don't win today then i put my complete and utter faith in Bella, i know she can do it.

Athena: I know she can, but i'm the one who's going to battle him next. I have a score to settle with him but you don't, he only challenged you to make me afraid but that's where he failed, i'm not going to run in fear.

Lane: That's the Athena i like to hear. 

*Lane and Main's names were called and Lane just looked at Athena*

Athena: Good luck.

*Lane nodded and he headed on to his battle, his toughest one yet...*

[TBC]

Next Chapter: The Scorching Hot Decisive Battle!!

The battle between Main and Lane has finally begun! Lane, who aims for the Burst Locks fights with revolutionary and honorable strength as his flare burns to life as Main is completely helpless against the relentless assault of attacks.