Author's note at the end…
Well here is the LAST chapter! So read, enjoy and review!
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"..." - People talking
'...' - People thoughts
/italics/- Bit beast speaking to person or person speaking to bitbeast
Italics - Flashbacks
(...P.o.v.) - Different points of view
A Dark Past, A Hopeful Present
Chapter 22 - A Beginning and an End
It was a cloudy day, which reflected the mood I was in…
I was lost, confused and shocked. Just when I thought things could not get worse, fate decided to pull this trick from her sleeve.
Life for me began normally, continued on roughly and is still continuing on painfully.
I slumped onto the floor and found myself clutching the strands of grass unconsciously.
As I looked around the serine place around me, yet it just reminded me of the bitter moments I have faced.
I bowed my head as I thought about the competition, and how it turned out, and what a spectacle it became.
It was a tournament to always be remembered…
"Welcome everyone to the final match of this year's tournament," shouted a voice through the microphone.
Lights were blaring aimed at the remaining two teams centered in the arena, while shouts of the crowds drowned away any of their thoughts.
Amber sent a quick glance to her childhood friends, and felt a shiver run down her back.
"Are you cold?" Rei asked with a slight smile on his face, the question bringing back memories of the first day the team met.
"No" she replied, much in the same way she did a couple of months ago.
I thought about how people work hard to move farther up in the beyblading world. They commit their time to practicing and showing their skills to others. It is something to be proud of…but somehow…I wasn't proud anymore…I just wanted it to be over.
This event made me realize this. I took out the blade from my pocket looking at it with wonder and bitterness. It has caused me so much pain…If it hadn't been for these creatures and blades then my life would be normal.
I felt the guilt rise at my insensitivity…
/Why/ I asked my bitbeast, I shifted in my spot waiting for an answer, I felt her presence but she didn't respond.
I felt the sides of my lips rise upward slightly and decided what I had to do…
Alright folks, we are currently at the last stage in this battle, CaptusX and Bladebreakers are tied 2-2. The tiebreaker battle is between Mark DeCosta from CaptusX and Amber DeCosta from the Bladebreakers.
Amber felt bile rising up her throat but managed to hold it down. This was the battle that she had been hoping for, but right now she was not to sure if she wanted to go through with it.
She made her way to the middle of the arena, ignoring the looks her teammates sent her.
Looking up she saw her brother, a look of pure evil passed through his eyes, before they became emotionless.
Shaking the foreboding thoughts that plagued her mind, she met her brother at the ring, while the announcer was between the two his voice going ignored as she positioned her blade.
/Ready, Kryptonite/
/Yes, Mistress/
"You will be begging for mercy," his cold voice threatened.
Brushing off his chilling statement Amber looked at him hoping to see the old Mark, but it was no use.
"Blader's in position"
"3"
"2"
"1"
"Let it rip!"
/I am releasing you from here…thank you for all you have done, but I think I am fine now…/ I told her trying to not let my emotions show.
I was interrupted by these thoughts when pain entered my soul. I felt it clearly and raised a hand to my heart even though I knew it wouldn't help…'I feel her pain'.
A sob escaped my lips and I knew I couldn't hold it for much longer. I knew this decision was for the best.
I made my decision to quit beyblading. It brought no good to my life…it only has destroyed it. Although, I don't blame Kryptonite…It is she who I thank for the strength that she has given me.
I blame those who use the power gifted to us for evil purposes. Like those who ruin the lives of others for their own personal greed. As well as for those who only cared about dominance, and forget the real reasons behind blading.
The battle had been going on for five grueling minutes. Both siblings in their own world of memories and dominance.
Amber's breath was coming in pants as she tried to attack with all the force she could muster.
/Kryptonite/ she called out weakly, hesitant to bring out her bitbeast, but she knew that she could not handle it any longer.
/I understand, you do not have to worry Mistress/ was the reply she got.
The loud cheering increased as they saw Amber's beast emerge, her light engulfing the whole stadium.
Amber glanced at her brother to see how he was faring, and she suddenly found herself regretting it. He had a dark smirk plastered on his face; his eyes were pits of darkness as Endriagor began to take over.
"No" she murmured before looking at the darkness that began to creep slowly from his blade.
Taking a step back, she found her heart rate increasing as she began to panic.
"Endriagor" his voice shouted, combined with a dark echo. Amber found involuntary tears trailing down her cheek, as she saw what her brother truly had become.
A container of darkness.
Both bitbeasts flew to each other, one wanting to release the other from their pain, while the other wanted to kill.
Horrid screeches filled the stadium, as the attacks continued.
Pieces of the stadium began to fall with the numerous attacks that were preformed and officials found themselves evacuating viewers from the building.
She discreetly heard the yells from her friends but she ignored it, focusing solely on the battle.
"It is time to end this" the dark voice interrupted.
Amber looked at him with confusion when she suddenly noticed her bitbeast frozen in the middle of an attack. A questioning look was on her face, at her bitbeasts behavior.
She was suddenly pulled out of this thought when a shadow was hovering over her form.
Looking up she saw Endriagor in all his glory. His Black wings spread wide apart as his black orbs gazed at her maliciously.
Amber sucked in a breath and tried to get away but she found that she was trapped, looking down she saw tendrils of darkness holding onto her legs.
"Let me go" she called out with strength she thought she lost. Although, her only reply was a dark chuckle.
She suddenly saw a dark orb forming in its mouth. "Let me go!" she screamed sounding more frantic and she struggled in the binds.
She closed her eyes and waited for the attack but it never came.
A few moments passed when she finally decided to open her eyes. The sight that greeted her would burn into her memories forever.
In front of her was Lydia laying on the ground, her lifeless eyes staring upward, her mouth in an open scream. While her brother was across from her on his knees panting, his blade thrown aside and in pieces.
She found her feet moving on their own, bending in front of the girl.
"Lydia" she called out, shaking her shoulders waiting for a reply.
But none came
"Lydia" she shouted hugging her friend to her chest.
"Why did you take the hit, why!" she demanded, but she knew that she would never get an answer.
She heard her team shout for help, while the remaining members of CaptusX helped Mark up, and made their way over to Amber, and their dead sibling.
They breathed a sigh in relief at returning back to normal, all the twins could remember was being stuck in a dark room for the majority of their lives.
A heart wrenching sob startled them from their thoughts.
"Lydia" Amber continued to call out.
Even though they were both on different sides for the majority of their lives, Amber could only relate to Lydia because she was with her all the way.
Things began to blur for Amber as she was pushed away, a team of medics trying to save her.
More pain came and I felt another sob crack through my lips. I looked at the blade and saw a light emerging.
A large ball of light slowly emerged from the blade hovering over me, I looked at it longingly wanting her to stay…but I knew that I would just be a burden for her to bear.
The large ball of light began to move back slowly, but what confused me was how it stopped a short distance from me.
I felt myself shaking as I saw her come at me at a fast rate; I raised my hands to cover myself by saw that it did no good.
I closed my eyes waiting for death but sighed as I felt somewhat at peace for the first time in many years. After a few moments I opened my eyes and looked down, running my hands over my body to check if everything was alright.
I then looked around and saw nothing there. Was I hoping that she was still going to be here?
I then looked down at the blade which I had dropped earlier glared at it. I lifted my hand ready to destroy it but gasped as I felt a burning sensation on my neck.
I quickly grasped my neck wondering where the pain came from, when my fingers passed over my necklace.
I pulled it out looking at it no longer was it pail and lifeless. The colors were just how it was when I was a child…opal colors that seemed to dance as if it was alive…
Flashback (previously mentioned in an earlier chapter)
I saw her look around and bend down so that we were eye-to-eye. "I have a surprise for you" I heard her say a bright smile on her face…I looked at her smile…I always loved it when she smiled…it always made me relax.
I looked at her in wonder as she pulled out a beautiful necklace; it had a gold chain and an opal like stone that had a type of locket surrounding it. I gazed at the opal-like stone in amazement…it was strange…I looked at it closely and saw the opal colors dance about gracefully inside the stone.
I glanced at my mother who was also gazing at the stone with happiness and a trace of…sadness?
"Amber, inside this necklace is a bit beast…her name is Kryptonite…she was given to me by my brother…she is very special, but I need to ask you a favor…" I heard her say quietly in a sort of a rushed tone.
I nodded my head and waited for her to continue, I heard her draw in a deep shaky breath.
"You cannot use her yet…I can't tell you why, but you must not summon her yet..." she said sadness and anger laced in her voice.
End of Flashback
/You stayed…/ I whispered to her as I hid the necklace back in my shirt.
/You cannot go through this alone Mistress…the tournament might be over, but there is still many challenges that you will have to face/ she told me wisely. I nodded my head and pocketed my blade.
I stood in front of her grave. It felt strange saying that. Her grave. She did not deserve her fate.
I thought back on the battle and let a stray tear fall. I was proud of her. For she was able to overcome the darkness bestowed upon her.
I still ask myself the same question everyday that I asked on the battlefield when I held her body in my arms. Why?
Many wish to turn back time, but when I think about it, what could I have done? Nothing. My past is a curse; my present is proving to be the same.
I looked at the three flowers I held in my hand.
A fennel to show her strength, for I will always look up to her.
A forget-me-not, for she will always be remembered.
And a Lily symbolizing peace, for she is now broken away from evil, and now her soul can finally rest.
I have begun to talk to my old team. They have also been broken away from the darkness, but I know it will never be the same.
All there bitbeasts were killed in the final attack, and even though I feel sad at their fate, they were to far gone into the evil placed upon them to return to normal.
I felt comfort and clutched my necklace that was beneath my black dress.
"Amber"
I turned to the person who called my name and smiled. I stood in front of him and hugged him. I clung onto him wanting and hoping that things would be better. Although, I knew that it was easier said then done.
However, I knew what I had to do...
The bladebreakers had finally managed to make their way to the room.
"That was some tournament, huh?" Tyson said sadly, as he threw himself on the bed, loosening his black tie.
The rest of the team stood quietly, recapping on all that happened.
"Yeah, it has, but now its over, and we have to move on right?" Rei commented lightly, taking a seat on one of the chairs.
Kai let his eyes stray round the room. Something was off.
He looked on the floor and noticed Amber's bag missing.
'Where is she' he thought, he stopped his searching when he noticed a small note.
The rest of the team noticed how their captain's eyes searched the room.
Taking the note that he found on the table Kai read the three words aloud.
"Thank you. Goodbye"
The End
I was wondering when I was finally going to say that. Yes this was the last chapter. And yes there will be a sequel.
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