Battle with Free De La Hoya
(Ms. Author : This part is not necessary to read if you're here only to watch the battle. I wrote this (READ FROM HERE!!!) somewhere in this chapter in bold letters. Keep scrolling until you find it and start reading right after that. Thank you!)
Ukyo's P.O.V.~
I lost my confidence the moment I was informed that I am going to battle Free for the second round of the Penta Generation Tournament. I can't do this! I'm so gonna los— Idea! I won't go to the Tournament altogeth— Ha ha ha! Who am I kidding? I'll have to go or else this crazy Admin is gonna eat me alive.
Come on Ukyo! Get yourself together and think!!! I was panicking so hard right now, but it was all on the inside. From the outside I was looking completely normal, and I think you must have already guessed what 'normal' would be in my situation.
Shock had hit me so hard that my 2 ribs broke due to the impact of my heart beating so wildly. I'm kidding, guys! Don't worry, your favorite character is alive and healthy.
But the way Xander and Yugo we're looking at me wasn't so approving. Then they diverted their attention from me and started talking among themselves about sending me to the hospital or something. Did I really break my ribs? I hope not.
"He's out of it, Yugo. Maybe we should try and consult a psychologist." Xander said. Huh? So they think I'm having a panic attack? Well, they're not completely wrong. But what do they even expect from me?! It's Free De La Hoya we're talking about! The member of Big Five and the former member of the Raging Bulls. Above that he is a main character, unlike me who is just an extra!!!
Why me, God? Why me?
(Ms. Author: Who the hell gave you the permission to break the fourth wall?!!
Ukyo: *shows an agreement that clearly says that Ukyo Ibuki can break anything he wants, including the fourth wall* You did. *Smirks*
Ms. Author: This is not fair! I am the one who controls you! *Insert angry face*)
Okay, I'm done with my pathetic complaints which would be ignored anyways. You must be thinking, how I gained my composure in such a short time? Well, let me tell you a useful thing that Admin has taught me, We have 24 hours in a day and God gives us only 5 minutes to be sad. Now comes the self-encouragement part. I don't care how popular or powerful Free is, because in a stadium we're both the same, bladers. I have a battle which I can't back off from. So, I have to at least give my best.
Confidence regained. But, I need to practice now. The battle is tomorrow so, I should get started n—
*SPLASH*
WHAT THE— Wait-! No swearing! I looked up and saw Yugo holding an empty jar which I suspect was filled with water just seconds ago. These two idiots just splashed a jar full of water on my face. Oh, they are so gonna pay for it! What I didn't realise was that while I was encouraging myself, my expression changed drastically.
Imagine a guy as still as ice, smiling like a maniac with eyes wide open. I must have looked creepy. Why did I suddenly see Rantaro's scared face? Well, nevermind, let's just continue.
"ARE YOU GUYS OUT OF YOUR MIND?!!" I shouted at both of them.
"Calm down, Ukyo. We were just doing what was necessary." Yugo tried to clam me.
"Pouring a jar full of water at my face was necessary?! Okay then, I'll gladly return the favor." I snatched the empty jar from Yugo and was about to go to fill it but Xander stopped me. I literally felt like smashing the jar at his face but I forgave him just because we're friends.
"Stop it Ukyo, we we're just worried about you. After hearing the name of your next opponent, you were in a state of shock. Trust me, we tried everything from waving our hands in front of your face till screaming your name, but nothing worked so I suggested this." Xander didn't laugh as he normally does. Seems like he doesn't underestimate Free either, that's why he is acting serious.I should be serious too and start practicing.
—*—
And I did. I practiced 5 hours today and now my arms are sore. Mr. Shakadera has given me some painkillers and suggested me to rest. Wow, I didn't know that I would practice this hard. But then again I don't want this battle to end like the last one. I let Gabe have 2 points, he had me questioning myself. I don't want that to happen this time.
I set two alarms one for 4:20am and another for 4:30am. I don't trust myself enough and I'm sure I wouldn't wake up with the first alarm. I have to wake up early and train, so I'm not taking chances. I did my launching practice today and tomorrow, I'll do the physical training. I sat on my bed and gulped a painkiller. 10 minutes later I felt better so I decided to sleep.
—*—
I was right. I switched off the first alarm when it started ringing. It's 4:30 now *sigh* Why am I like this? Anyway, since I'm wide awake now, I should probably freshen up and then start my training. After having a bath, I felt much better than yesterday. I think I pushed myself too hard, but I can't change it now, so let me just practice for 2 hours.
Yesterday, only my arms were sore, but today, my whole body is sore! I did every exercise I know of, push-ups, pull-ups, running, yoga poses, sit-ups and then climbed the mountains. Oh, I feel like sleeping, it's only 7 so I can sleep a bit. I took my medication and crashed on my bed.
—*—
"YUGO! I've been practicing so hard from yesterday and you won't even let me rest! Do you have a death wish?!!" I yelled at Yugo. He literally woke me up 20 minutes after I slept, he's been pissing me off since yesterday. First, the jar of water and now, this.
Yugo smiled nervously and ran out of the room like he expected me to hit him any second, which was gonna happen sooner or later if he keeps this up.
Wait a minute— I am not like that, I don't snap at people. Have I been influenced by Yugo? I mean he's the angry one in the dojo and it's been a while since I have been a part of the Sword Flames. Well, we'll think about that later, now, since I'm awake, I can probably go and meditate in the shadows, maybe that will help.
READ FROM HERE!!!
It's finally the time for the battle. I was at the stadium when I spotted Free going to the waiting room. Now is my time to shine! I'll go and scare him!! With that thought, I went in the shadows and started going towards the waiting room. When I was inside the room, I, very slowly, walked towards him and kept my hand on his shoulder.
"Hi Ukyo," He greeted without looking at me. His response took me off guard. It was one thing that he wasn't scared but he showed no sign of surprise either. I scared Valt, Nika and Toko in the last chapter. I couldn't scare Gabe, but he is the friend of the scariest person alive so he must be used to it and thus, he managed to stay calm.
Please don't kill me for saying that statement Lui!!
He turned back and looked at me expectantly. I realised that he was waiting for me to say something.
"Why didn't you get scared?!" I said, exasperated. I was really annoyed that he wasn't scared.
"I guess because you didn't write the script this time." He replied lazily. Script? What script?? Is he talking about our battle— Wait— Did he just break the fourth wall?!! But— How did he— I thought I was the only one.
Don't forget about me, Ukyo!!!
That's Unicrest if you were wondering. I can never forget about you partner because you're the only reason I was in the anime and you're the reason this Admin chose me. But partner, both of us know that you can't entertain the audience, and you don't even have that much screen time.
I— Did you just— I'm not helping you in the battle! Let's see how you win!
And that's why you don't see bladers roasting their own beyblades in fan-fictions.
I've learned my lesson, Unicrest. Please forgive this good for nothing blader and help him win the battle today.
"Yeah, Admin wrote it just like before." I replied. I pity the fourth wall.
"Ready to lose?" Free asked.
"Correction. Ready to Win." I replied.
"That's some confidence. I'll be sad to see you lose it." Free retorted.
"I won't be sad for you. I don't think it hurts when you lose your over-confidence." I returned.
"But then again, we have Joshua." Free said and looked at me. I burst out laughing and Free also managed to chuckle a little. This could be the start of a new Friendship, you never know.
"Well then, good luck for your battle" I said as my laughter died down.
"Best of luck to you too" Free said with a faint smile still decorating his face.
Both of us went towards our respective corners, waiting to be announced by our host, Hanami.
"In the red corner, we have a member of the Big Five and one of the best bladers, who has defeated Clio Delon and advanced to this round, Free De La Hoya!!" Hanami announced with never-ending enthusiasm. Free lazily walked towards the stadium.
"And In the blue corner, we have a member of Sword Flames,who defeated Gabe Brunai in the first round with his loyal partner Über Unicrest. He is the master of shadows and is this called the Shadow Walker, Ukyo Ibuki." I only wish that he would announce me just as enthusiastically in the third round too.
"First battle!" Free and I took our stances.
"Ready?"
"Set!"
"Three!"
"Two!"
"One!"
"Let it... RIP!" Both the beys launched into the stadium with glorious launches. Fafnir went to the centre while Unicrest circled around it. Due to the force of the launch, Fafnir's Nothing Tip pressed in, making the tip flat.
"Fafnir! Nothing Break!" Free commanded. Fafnir's speed and power increased greatly and it rushed towards Unicrest which still circled just where it was before.
"Unicrest, get out of the way!" I ordered when Fafnir was a second close to hit Unicrest. Unicrest moved out of the way right on time and Fafnir collided with the edge of the stadium and ricocheted and lost it's speed and power. It slowly moved towards Unicrest and hit is weakly.
"Tackle Fafnir." I said and Unicrest threw Fafnir out of the stadium. A ring out finish.
"Über Unicrest with a ring out finish, Ukyo Ibuki gains 1 point." the referee announced as Free picked his bey which was next to his feet. He still had a bored expression like he always does, it seemed like it didn't bother him that he lost a point. I also bent down to pick Unicrest with Hanami commenting on the match in the background.
"Second battle!" The referee started when Hanami finished.
"Ready?"
"Set!"
"Three!"
"Two!"
"One!"
"Let it... RIP!" We launched our beys into the stadium. This time Unicrest claimed the centre and Fafnir circled around it.
"Go Fafnir! Tackle Unicrest!" Free commanded and obeying him Fafnir came towards Unicrest and attacked it.
"Unicrest! Alicorn Launch!" I commanded and Unicrest stablised itself with the help of it's Needle Performance Tip and attacked Fafnir with the sharp horn. Fafnir was not so bothered by the attack and it didn't do much damage either. Unicrest had slowed down and lost its power.
"Fafnir! Nothing Break!" Free commanded as the Nothing Tip pressed in again. Sparks flew around the stadium as Fafnir advanced towards my doom, I mean—Unicrest. I couldn't do anything as Unicrest was weak because Alicorn Launch didn't work.
BURST!
Unicrest bursted the moment Fafnir met it. Three pieces of my Beyblade lay there in the stadium. I wasn't so surprised, I knew this was going to happen, Free is a powerful blader, he isn't in the Big Five just like that. I decided to be calm and collected for the next battle and I know you people won't like seeing me get emotional and shit. Oh no— I SWORE! Admin is gonna kill me!!
"Drain Fafnir with a burst finish, Free De La Hoya gains 2 points." The referee announced as I picked up Unicrest and assembled it.
I hope I stay alive to at least finish this Tournament! I'm sometimes jealous of the other characters, I mean— their Admin can't be as bad as mine! And the way they talk so sweetly with each other, I've seen them tease eachother but it doesn't happen all the time!!
"Third battle!" I didn't realise when Hanami finished his speech. And I hastily took my position.
"Ready?"
"Set!"
"Three!"
"Two!"
"One!"
"Let it... RIP!" The beys launched into the stadium yet again with astounding launches and incredible power. Just like the second battle, Unicrest claimed the centre while Fafnir circled around it.
"End this with a Drain Spin!" Free said and Fafnir moved towards Unicrest and started hitting it, Unicrest drained some speed and was getting slow. It was becoming weaker and weaker by the second.
I guess I won't get to be in the tournament any longer. Admin will be disappointed, and I think that she will be angry.
I was looking at my only hope, Unicrest which was a hit closer to stopping. But surprisingly, Unicrest hit Fafnir and its horn collided with Fafnir's Forge Disc and bursted it. It was so close.
The audience, Hanami and the judges were just as surprised as me, till now they were cheering so loud that my ears were about to burst but now they all fell silent. I looked at Free whose lips parted in surprise as well, he wasn't expecting this outcome. Well, neither was I. Thanks, Unicrest.
"Über Unicrest with a burst finish, Ukyo Ibuki wins the battle!" The announcement of the referee bought everyone else's attention back to me and Hanami also started commenting about the battle.
Free bent down to pick the three pieces of his bey that let in the stadium and I mirrored his moves. He looked at me and was smiling faintly. I smiled back.
"That was a nice battle, Ukyo. I hope to battle you again." Free De La Hoya just complimented me! This great blader complimented me!! I'm blessed!
"I hope so too." I smiled at him.
He went away as I did the same. I was going in the direction of the dojo when I looked at Unicrest.
We did it partner, we won. And it's all thanks to you.
So, am I going to get more screen time?
I'm not so sure about that and you don't have a good sense of humour either.
Do you want to lose your next battle?
It was just a joke Unicrest. No need to take it so seriously. But, I feel proud of you.
Aww... You are so good with words.
Hey! I wasn't being cheesy. I was being true. But I think that you hitting Fafnir's Forge Disc was a nice strategy. Maybe we can make a new move?
Maybe.
And with that I'm gonna end this long chapter. Sorry if I bored you. Now let me tag the judges.
So here are the jugdes.
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