Beyblade Metal Fight: The Dragon of Hope

Ryu vs the Blader for Hire

Ryu: So that's what's going on.

Ryu and Azure were explaining what the had heard from Kira, and the events of the day.

Karma: The Dark Nebula and HD Academy... They worked together?

Erica: I never thought I'd hear that name again.

Azure: You're definitely not the only one.

Everyone looked at Azure, who seemed more somber than usual.

Karma: We've all made plenty of mistakes Azure. Right now, we need to work past them to deal with the real threat.

Fenrir: Indeed. Beys being used in such a way is a dangerous game.

Lucifer: And that power to utilize it being drawn forcibly from a Blader with science is wrong.

Ryu: Right now, we just have to wait for the matchups to be announced.

Erica: Alright, can I make a suggestion then?

Ryu: What is it?

Erica: Depending on the matchups, let Karma and I clean them up.

They were all surprised to hear this.

Ryu: Are you sure?

Erica: HD Academy is looking for the best Data they can get. The least amount of matches they see of you two, the better. Plus, neither of you have revealed everything yet, so it's a mystery to everyone.

Ryu: Good idea. I guess making him wait until it's almost too late would be fine.

Azure: Sucks though. I am NOT looking forward to waiting to battle.

Ryu: We can wait. Alright girls, you two are gonna lead the charge for a bit.

Karma: Yeah, but I'll be honest if Wild Fang is gonna be someone we face, I'd rather not just so we aren't at risk of losing a battle.

Ryu: Fine, anyway it's getting late.

The saw it was dark outside, surprising Karma.

Karma: Wait a minute how long were you two really out?!

Ryu: About 3 hours.

Karma: THEN HOW LONG HAVE WE BEEN SPEAKING?!!!

Azure: Don't question it.

Erica: Let's hope Eagle and Libra can be fixed before the tournament starts.

Karma: Yeah.

Azure: I'm heading to the showers and crashing.

Fenrir: Uhhh, you might wanna wait on that, Ryu already went up.

They heard the water turn on, each being surprised.

Karma: -_- I keep forgetting he's like a ninja sometimes.

Stallion: Again, very easy to forget.

TIME SKIP!!

Azure was doing Shadow Launches in his room, trying to get to sleep.

Azure: -_- Great, now I'm so haunted I can't sleep.

He stopped launching, walking into the halls and down the stairs.

Azure: 'I never thought my past would come back to haunt me like this.'

As he neared the steps, he the image of the younger him appeared in his mind. He shut his eyes, slightly in sadness, and partially in fear. However what he didn't realize was that he bumped into someone.

???: Ow!

Azure's eyes shot back open.

Azure: Ah crap, was that you Erica?!