We Come From Two Different Worlds (Chapter 2)

We Come From Two Different Worlds (Chapter 2)

“Are you sure I look alright?” Emi asked, messing with her hair and dress. I rolled my eyes, and gently shoved the raven haired teen.

“Yes, now will you stop asking?” Emi tried to force a smile but it came out disfigured. “Would you look at that face? I think my bunny slippers just ran and hid.” I stated, mockingly. “Emi, everything is going to be fine. And if anyone gives us a hard time, well we’ll have Shikyo to knock the stupid look off of their face.” Emi gave an involuntary shudder at the name. Emi had known Shikyo for awhile now. She had been accepted into the Shooting Stars for a few weeks now, and she still feared the unstable red head. “Don’t worry, the more you get to know her, the better she gets. I remember when we first joined the Shooting Stars, and Rose was terrified of Shikyo. It was all we could do to keep her from passing out when Shikyo jumped out from her closet a week after we joined.” I said, my grin growing. I watched as Emi fixed her emerald green dress. It had a spaghetti strap top, and the bottom was cut so one side started at knees and went down diagonally so the other side, ending at her ankle. She had on gold heels, and a gold wrap that was cradled around her elbows. Her hair was down, with a simple gold colored head band. She looked magnificent. I looked in the mirror at my own reflection. I had on a black and teal dress. It included a halter top, which fit snugly. The skirt of it was made up of strips of the same sheer black and teal material, stopping at my knees. I wore black heels at my feet, and my short hair was up in a black clip with a few curls elegantly framing my face. I brushed my side swept bangs out of my eyes, and pulled at the dress. “Ok, Emi let’s get this done so we can leave.” I muttered, pulling out my make-up. A few minutes later, we took one last approving look in the mirror. Turning, I grabbed my duffel bag.

“Haha! I feel bad for you and Shikyo!” Emi smirked. I glared the teen.

“Why? It’s not that big a deal. We only have to change and give a demonstration. It’s not like were stripping or anything.” Emi snorted and rolled her emerald eyes, walking through the door. Grabbing my cell phone and still toting my duffel bag, I sprinted after her.

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We were lounging on the front porch playing with my puppy Rain as we waited for our ride. Before we knew it, there was honking at the front drive. We ran up to the black SUV that was pulling up, when out popped Shikyo and Rose. I grinned and hugged Shikyo, before checking out her dress. She had on a plain black top, with a blood red ruffled bottom. Her collar was colored likewise, with chains dangling from it. Well, at least it was a dress. She had donned usual black boots, arm band, studded bracelets, and fishnet gloves. Her red hair was up and twisted into a bun, with an even darker flower headband on top.

“Hey Shikyo, I like your flower.” I laughed only to be knocked upside the head by my best friend. Glaring mockingly, I turned to Rose to see what she was wearing-which just so happened to be a long black dress, which was rather surprising. It was definitely not her style. It had a pink sash, and it went all the way to the floor with a slit in it, clear to her mid-thigh. ‘Rose definitely did not pick this out herself...' I turned and focused my red hot gaze at Shikyo.

“What?” The red head asked, trying to look innocent.

“Look at poor Rose. She looks so uncomfortable. Why did you make her wear that dress?!” Emi yelled angrily.

“Ac-actually, I p-picked th-is out.” Rose stuttered softly, looking at her hands.

“Wait, what?! You picked this dress out???” I asked confused, staring shocked at Rose. She nodded, timidly playing with her sash.

“Oh…” Emi whispered.

“That’s what you get for jumping all over me before knowing the truth.” Shikyo smirked. She and Emi then quite literally burst into a heated argument over dresses and Rose. Sighing, I picked up my bag, and walked towards the SUV. I climbed into the front passenger side, putting my duffel bag on the floor beside my feet. I opened my mouth to ask Uma what time we were going to get to the party but when I looked up, the words wouldn’t come out.

“W-wow!” I finally gasped, looking at her. She had on a glimmering mint green and pale pink dress, both colors matching her hair and eyes perfectly. Wrapped around her waist was a forest green band, and on her feet, dark sliver heels with a matching sliver necklace and bracelet at her throat and wrist. Her mint green hair was out of its usual tight ponytail and cascading down her bear back in loose curls.

“So I take it I look pretty darn good, right?” She asked good humouredly. I nodded slowly, not use to seeing my coach and manager of the Shooting Stars so dressed up. “Rose helped me with my hair and make up.” She pointed to the back of the car. I glanced back and noticed for the first time that the rest of my team was sitting there, grinning.

“Come oonnnn! I’m ready to go!!” Shikyo yelled, pouting.

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Me, Shikyo, Rose, and Emi wondered around the large room, filled with bladers from around the world. We had already met and befriended a lot of beyblade teams including the well known All Starz, Majestics, Saint Shields, and Barthez Battalion. We were meeting the White Tigers for the first time when an annoying whiny voice interrupted.

“What the hell are you two doing here?” The Shooting Stars and the White Tigers turned to see the Blade Breakers and Hilary standing there.

“REI!” Mariah screamed. I watched as the pink haired girl flew into the neko-jins arms. Rei forced a grin for Mariah, who apparently didn’t feel the tension start to build.

“I said, ‘What the-‘”

“We heard you the first time.” I said, glancing over at my best friend, trying to figure out were this was going.

“I didn’t think you heard me, bitch.” Hilary replied snottily, glaring at me and Emi. I looked at the growing crowd, watching Hilary try and provoke a fight. I felt Shikyo’s body tense and looked at her. The red head scowled, and balled her fists.

“What the hell? I know you did not just insult my friends.” Shikyo said.

“Uh, yea I did. Got a problem with that?” Hilary answered, trying to sound nonchalantly but her voice coming out more scared then she intended. I grabbed Shikyo, and held her back.

“Shikyo, don’t.” I whispered, “This is not the place.” Shikyo glanced at me, before relaxing her body a little.

“That’s right. You should stay in your place you stupid, slutty dog.” Hilary said, her eyes looking over Shikyo’s dress, before smirking at her. I looked from Shikyo to Hilary then back to Shikyo before letting go of her.

“Go ahead Shikyo. Kick her stupid ass.” I said, backing up. Shikyo grinned and grabbed Hilary by her collar, pulling back her fist.

“SHIKYO!” Shikyo froze, and everyone turned and looked at Coach Uma and the Bladebreakers Coach, Hiro Granger, who were walking right towards us.

“Hilary, I made you assistant Coach because I thought you could handle it. But if this is how you’re going to act, I may have to consider another person for the job. This team has enough enemies; they could do without you giving them more.” Hiro said to Hilary, disappointment in his voice. I saw Shikyo smirk from the corner of my eye. Uma saw too, and glared at Shikyo.

“Will you and Karei go get ready.” She said. Her voice was even, but her eyes revealed the ‘I will yell at you later, so don’t think you’re getting away’ look. Me and Shikyo grinned at each other. I grabbed Shikyo before saying

“We will be right back.” Jogging over the stage laughing, we disappeared behind the curtain.

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It was a few moments later when we came out in shorts, t-shirts, and tennis shoes. walking up to the middle of the stage, I took the microphone.

“Excuse me, but could I have your attention, please?” I waited for everyone to quiet down before continuing. “Hi, I’m Karei Summers and I have the honor to represent the United Bladers Fighting Allegiance. As apart of the UBFA, I’m part of a special program that takes bladers and gives them prototype equipment to beybattle virtually. This means, we put on special equipment, so that we can fight hand to hand, while our beyblades and bitbeast fight as well. When you put on this special equipment you are attached to your bitbeast and beyblade, so as long as you keep getting up, you stay in the fight. Me, Shikyo, Rose, and now Emi are one of the main groups for this testing and development,. and we have the honor to host a brand new beyblading tournament. The winners of this tournament will get the chance to train with us and learn the new equipment before it’s officially released, thus giving you and your team an edge up on the competition. There are rules and regulations but for now, I’ll just explain that basics. In one-on-one matches you and your opponent start out with a regular beybattle, but once both bitbeast are called, the battle can turn physical. It is against the rules to attack your opponent physically when their bitbeast has not been released, but it is ok to attack their beyblade. The amount of damage done to you and your beyblade is controlled by different factors. During the first part of the battle, the blade against blade part, little to no damage occurs. But if your opponent calls their bitbeast and you do not, you then risk very damaging hits from your opponent. Once both bitbeast are called out, the physical fighting can begin. During the physical part of the battle, the damage done to you controls the damage done to your blade. Are there any questions?” I stopped speaking and waited for the on slot of questions that were sure to come. But everyone was silent and waited for me to continue. I look over at Shikyo, confused, before speaking again. “Well, Shikyo and I are here to give you a special demonstration of how to use said new equipment. Me and Shikyo will be facing Liam and Evintyl, the two best bladers from the other main beygroup, Dark Stars.” I finished as Liam and Evintyl walked out to join us at the middle of the stage. “If you could please move too the edge of the room, we will raise the platform.” I said, before putting the mic back and walking off the stage. Me, Shikyo, Liam, and Evintyl waited next to the stage while the beydish rose out of the floor.

“You guys are about to get your asses kicked so hard, it’ll make your mothers cry.” Liam whispered, trying to sound confident. Shikyo and I exchanged glances and smirked, before focusing on the middle of the room where the platform/beydish was almost done raising. I glanced over at Liam and Evintyl as they started to walk to the other side of the dish. My eyes first followed Liam, the bigger of the two. He had mousy brown hair in a crew cut, and he was the size of a football player. He wasn’t very graceful but he was a very good fighter, but as along as you were fast enough to avoid his hits, he would be an easy win. Evintyl was the one to watch out for. He was fast, graceful, strong and a great fighter. He was the captain of the other Star team after all. The pair had almost reached their side, but I couldn’t tear my eyes away from Evintyl. His beautiful silver hair swayed against his shoulders as he walked, and his tight black shirt showed his amazing body.



When they had reached the other side Evintyl turned and faced me, our eyes connecting. I stared into his gorgeous black eyes, and I knew instantly what he was trying to do. He wanted me to forfeit, or at least not put up a fight. I had known for awhile that Evintyl held some affection for me, and had a bi-polar problem in the beydish. But to want me to drop out because he was afraid I’d get hurt? That was too much to ask for, especially in front of all these people. Especially in front of him. I looked away from Evintyl to search for those familiar gold eyes.

“Are you reeeeeeaaaaady?!” A loud voice announced, with way to much static. I cringed, covering my ears, quickly dropping the search for my favorite neko-jin. “Ok, will our first two fighters take their place?” The announcer asked. I watched as Shikyo and Liam took their places on either side on the large platform. They both took out glasses and gloves from the pouches at their hips. They put them on and made sure everything was in place, before taking out their launchers and beyblades. They both rocked into their stances, beyblades on and ready to be fired. “On three now. One. Two. Three. Let it rip!!!” The announcer yelled, but was drowned out by the crowd of bladers cheering.

“Go Shikyo!” I heard Emi yell, and I turned to find her. I finally spotted her next to Max, Emi had a grip on his wrist and he didn’t look like he was complaining about it. I glanced quickly at the neko-jin standing on Maxes other side. He was staring at the match in front of him, but when he felt my eyes on him, he turned and looked at me. He smiled and warmth flooded me, taking my uneasiness about Evintyl away. I turned my attention to the battle in front of me. Both Shikyo and Liam were still on their sides, waiting for the other to call their bitbeast out first. Finally after minutes of hitting their beyblades together, causing no harm to either beyblade, Liam finally called out his bitbeast.

“Mondoro!” He yelled, as a large brown rat appeared. I looked over at Shikyo. She had not moved at all, which worried me. She usually calls her bitbeast out right after her opponent, anxious to get to the physical part of the battle. But she wasn’t. And I couldn’t figure out why. ‘Does she have a new strategy?’ I asked myself, searching for a reason why Shikyo was just standing their, letting her blade get pounded. ‘No! Shikyo would have told me before hand if she had a new strategy. Wouldn’t she?’ I sighed, and opened my mental connection with her.
*Shikyo?*

*Hm?*

*What are you doing?*

*Wait for it… * I was not happy with the answer, but I trusted Shikyo. She had severed the connection and to reopen it while she was in the middle of a battle was dangerous for her. So I stood their and watched, hoping for the best.

“So your not even going to fight back!?” Liam asked, sounding more and more confident with every hit. ‘He’s getting over-confident… wait! That’s it!’ I grinned, when I finally realized what Shikyo had planned.

“Well, I guess I won’t have to even fight, huh Evintyl?” Liam asked, glancing over his shoulder at his captain. Evintyl narrowed his eyes and yelled

“Watch out!” But it was too late. Shikyo made her move. While Liam was distracted, Shikyo took this time to strike back. Her bitbeast, Shiro, came out quietly, and began attacking, while Shikyo crossed the medium platform. She was in front of Liam, so when he turned around he was surprised with a punch to the face. While Liam was off guard and off balance, Shikyo took the time to pepper him with as many kicks and punches as she could. Shiro followed suit, hitting Mondoro with as many as she could manage. Shikyo finally backed off, and waited at the center of the platform, Shiro standing behind her. They waited for Liam to regain his balance and come attack. He came full force, trying to at least one hit on Shikyo. But Shikyo, like Shiro, specialized in dodging. She and Shiro dodged all the attacks, playing up defense for awhile. But Karei could tell she was getting sick of this game. Shikyo back flipped and landed at one side of the platform. She gracefully fell into a stance Karei knew well. ‘Well, this battle is over…’ Karei thought, as she reached back into the pouch at her hip.

~Are you ready?~

~Yes, Karei…~ She smiled at the familiar voice in her head. Karei turned her attention back to Shikyo just in time to see her charge. She was in front of Liam when she spoke for the first time.

“Death Kitsune Lighting!” She roared, her hand disappeared in the black lighting surrounding her fist. Shiro was dashing right behind Shikyo as black and red tipped wings sprouted from her black. Her white eyes glowed, and she was surrounded with a black aura. Shikyo’s black and red beyblade spun next to her, heading for Liam’s tan and brown one. Shikyo, her bitbeast, and her blade attacked at their opponent. At the same moment Shikyo punched Liam, Shiro head butted Mondoro, and Shikyo’s blade smashed into Liam’s. All three flew off the stage, leaving Shikyo and Shiro standing alone, breathing deeply. At first no one moved, not a sound was made. But that quickly changed. As Shikyo collected her blade and Shiro, whispers broke out among the bladers. Karei focused some of the people closest near her, and smiled when she heard what they were saying.

“Wow, that was amazing.”

“I can’t wait to try something like that.”

“Man, we seriously need to win this tournament.” Karei smirked and walked forward, meeting Shikyo as she jumped down from the platform. Karei smiled at the tired red head, and petted the miniature Shiro in her arms.

“You did well, really well.” Karei spoke in a voice a little above a whisper. Shikyo smiled for the first time since the fight began, and handed Shiro over to Karei as they walked over to the wall behind them. Shikyo slid down the wall and Karei followed, sitting cross legged in front of her. She had Shiro in her lap, and was petting her black and red fox. “You did a great job, Shikyo. Don’t be worried. You didn’t do anything illegal.” Shikyo looked up at Karei’s words.

“You think?” She asked, her voice and eyes not showing the strain and stress about her final move.